Cultural diversity
Religion
About this topic
Religion records a person's stated religious affiliation, including no religion and not stated responses. It is a measure of cultural identity and belief rather than practice or participation.
This topic helps show the religious diversity of an area and can support planning for community facilities, faith-based services, and inclusive engagement. It is best interpreted with ancestry, birthplace, and language, which together provide a broader picture of cultural composition.
Interpretation notes
- This records stated religious affiliation, not attendance or level of religious practice.
- No religion and not stated are part of the overall picture, so interpretation should consider both affiliation and non-response.
Key insight
In 2021, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Craigmore, accounting for 52.9% (5,789 people). This share was higher than Playford (C) (50.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,370 people and 12.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Craigmore - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Craigmore in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Craigmore, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
5,789
% of total
52.9%
Change from 2016
+12.3pp
5,789
52.9%
+12.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,305
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
1,305
11.9%
-3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,104
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
1,104
10.1%
-3.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
516
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
516
4.7%
-2.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
433
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
433
4.0%
+0.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
419
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
419
3.8%
-2.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
213
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
213
1.9%
-0.1pp
Islam
2021 count
167
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
167
1.5%
+0.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
142
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
142
1.3%
-0.5pp
Lutheran
2021 count
133
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
133
1.2%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,370
+12.3pp
Western Catholic
-338
-3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-403
-3.7pp
Not stated
-247
-2.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+50
+0.5pp
Uniting Church
-278
-2.6pp
Baptist
0
-0.1pp
Islam
+63
+0.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-55
-0.5pp
Lutheran
-32
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Craigmore. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Playford (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Playford (C)% | Count | % | Playford (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 5,789 | 52.9% | 50.4% | 4,419 | 40.6% | 39.7% | +1,370 | +12.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,305 | 11.9% | 11.7% | 1,643 | 15.1% | 14.9% | -338 | -3.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,104 | 10.1% | 7.3% | 1,507 | 13.8% | 11.6% | -403 | -3.7pp |
| Not stated | 516 | 4.7% | 7.0% | 763 | 7.0% | 9.5% | -247 | -2.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 433 | 4.0% | 3.7% | 383 | 3.5% | 3.3% | +50 | +0.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 419 | 3.8% | 2.9% | 697 | 6.4% | 4.8% | -278 | -2.6pp |
| Baptist | 213 | 1.9% | 1.7% | 213 | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Islam | 167 | 1.5% | 3.7% | 104 | 1.0% | 2.2% | +63 | +0.5pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 142 | 1.3% | 1.6% | 197 | 1.8% | 1.6% | -55 | -0.5pp |
| Lutheran | 133 | 1.2% | 1.1% | 165 | 1.5% | 1.6% | -32 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 10,950 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10,890 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +60 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.