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 Elizabeth Downs, accounting for 53.3% (2,748 people). This share was higher than Playford (C) (50.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 493 people and 8.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Elizabeth Downs - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Elizabeth Downs in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Elizabeth Downs, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,748
% of total
53.3%
Change from 2016
+8.4pp
2,748
53.3%
+8.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
500
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
500
9.7%
-2.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
473
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
473
9.2%
-0.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
347
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
347
6.7%
-3.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
193
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
193
3.7%
+0.5pp
Islam
2021 count
178
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
178
3.5%
+1.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
119
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
119
2.3%
-1.7pp
Buddhism
2021 count
78
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
78
1.5%
+0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
77
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
77
1.5%
-0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
69
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
69
1.3%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+493
+8.4pp
Western Catholic
-104
-2.3pp
Not stated
+5
-0.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-186
-3.9pp
Christianity, nfd
+34
+0.5pp
Islam
+70
+1.3pp
Uniting Church
-81
-1.7pp
Buddhism
+18
+0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-9
-0.2pp
Baptist
-5
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Elizabeth Downs. 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 | 2,748 | 53.3% | 50.4% | 2,255 | 44.9% | 39.7% | +493 | +8.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 500 | 9.7% | 11.7% | 604 | 12.0% | 14.9% | -104 | -2.3pp |
| Not stated | 473 | 9.2% | 7.0% | 468 | 9.3% | 9.5% | +5 | -0.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 347 | 6.7% | 7.3% | 533 | 10.6% | 11.6% | -186 | -3.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 193 | 3.7% | 3.7% | 159 | 3.2% | 3.3% | +34 | +0.5pp |
| Islam | 178 | 3.5% | 3.7% | 108 | 2.2% | 2.2% | +70 | +1.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 119 | 2.3% | 2.9% | 200 | 4.0% | 4.8% | -81 | -1.7pp |
| Buddhism | 78 | 1.5% | 1.8% | 60 | 1.2% | 1.7% | +18 | +0.3pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 77 | 1.5% | 1.6% | 86 | 1.7% | 1.6% | -9 | -0.2pp |
| Baptist | 69 | 1.3% | 1.7% | 74 | 1.5% | 1.6% | -5 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 5,153 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,022 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +131 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.