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 North, accounting for 51.3% (1,833 people). This share was higher than Playford (C) (50.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 411 people and 9.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Elizabeth North - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Elizabeth North in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Elizabeth North, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,833
% of total
51.3%
Change from 2016
+9.9pp
1,833
51.3%
+9.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
425
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
425
11.9%
-0.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
323
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
323
9.0%
-4.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
230
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
230
6.4%
-4.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
114
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
114
3.2%
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
103
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
103
2.9%
-1.0pp
Islam
2021 count
100
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
100
2.8%
+0.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
85
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
85
2.4%
+0.9pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
62
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
62
1.7%
+0.7pp
Buddhism
2021 count
44
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
44
1.2%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+411
+9.9pp
Not stated
-13
-0.8pp
Western Catholic
-146
-4.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-130
-4.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+14
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
-32
-1.0pp
Islam
+24
+0.6pp
Baptist
+33
+0.9pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+27
+0.7pp
Buddhism
-15
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Elizabeth North. 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 | 1,833 | 51.3% | 50.4% | 1,422 | 41.4% | 39.7% | +411 | +9.9pp |
| Not stated | 425 | 11.9% | 7.0% | 438 | 12.7% | 9.5% | -13 | -0.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 323 | 9.0% | 11.7% | 469 | 13.6% | 14.9% | -146 | -4.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 230 | 6.4% | 7.3% | 360 | 10.5% | 11.6% | -130 | -4.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 114 | 3.2% | 3.7% | 100 | 2.9% | 3.3% | +14 | +0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 103 | 2.9% | 2.9% | 135 | 3.9% | 4.8% | -32 | -1.0pp |
| Islam | 100 | 2.8% | 3.7% | 76 | 2.2% | 2.2% | +24 | +0.6pp |
| Baptist | 85 | 2.4% | 1.7% | 52 | 1.5% | 1.6% | +33 | +0.9pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 62 | 1.7% | 1.6% | 35 | 1.0% | 1.6% | +27 | +0.7pp |
| Buddhism | 44 | 1.2% | 1.8% | 59 | 1.7% | 1.7% | -15 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 3,572 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,436 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +136 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.