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 Davoren Park, accounting for 51.4% (3,275 people). This share was higher than Playford (C) (50.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 465 people and 8.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Davoren Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Davoren Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Davoren Park, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,275
% of total
51.4%
Change from 2016
+8.1pp
3,275
51.4%
+8.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
604
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
604
9.5%
-2.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
539
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
539
8.5%
-2.6pp
Islam
2021 count
425
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+4.4pp
425
6.7%
+4.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
421
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
421
6.6%
-4.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
235
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
235
3.7%
+1.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
155
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
155
2.4%
-2.6pp
Buddhism
2021 count
147
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
147
2.3%
+0.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
85
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
85
1.3%
+0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
64
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
64
1.0%
-0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+465
+8.1pp
Not stated
-168
-2.4pp
Western Catholic
-182
-2.6pp
Islam
+277
+4.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-282
-4.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+57
+1.0pp
Uniting Church
-170
-2.6pp
Buddhism
+41
+0.7pp
Baptist
+7
+0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-47
-0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Davoren Park. 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 | 3,275 | 51.4% | 50.4% | 2,810 | 43.3% | 39.7% | +465 | +8.1pp |
| Not stated | 604 | 9.5% | 7.0% | 772 | 11.9% | 9.5% | -168 | -2.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 539 | 8.5% | 11.7% | 721 | 11.1% | 14.9% | -182 | -2.6pp |
| Islam | 425 | 6.7% | 3.7% | 148 | 2.3% | 2.2% | +277 | +4.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 421 | 6.6% | 7.3% | 703 | 10.8% | 11.6% | -282 | -4.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 235 | 3.7% | 3.7% | 178 | 2.7% | 3.3% | +57 | +1.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 155 | 2.4% | 2.9% | 325 | 5.0% | 4.8% | -170 | -2.6pp |
| Buddhism | 147 | 2.3% | 1.8% | 106 | 1.6% | 1.7% | +41 | +0.7pp |
| Baptist | 85 | 1.3% | 1.7% | 78 | 1.2% | 1.6% | +7 | +0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 64 | 1.0% | 1.6% | 111 | 1.7% | 1.6% | -47 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 6,375 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,496 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -121 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.