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 Park, accounting for 46.4% (2,052 people). This share was lower than Playford (C) (50.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,005 people, while its share fell by 3.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Elizabeth Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Elizabeth Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Elizabeth Park, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,052
% of total
46.4%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
2,052
46.4%
-3.6pp
Islam
2021 count
488
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-
488
11.0%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
378
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
378
8.5%
-4.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
339
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
339
7.7%
+2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
323
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
323
7.3%
-4.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
155
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-
155
3.5%
-
Baptist
2021 count
117
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
117
2.6%
-3.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
107
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
107
2.4%
-0.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
71
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-
71
1.6%
-
Hinduism
2021 count
56
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-
56
1.3%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,005
-3.6pp
Western Catholic
+366
-4.3pp
Not stated
+334
+2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+312
-4.4pp
Baptist
+111
-3.8pp
Uniting Church
+104
-0.8pp
Lutheran
+16
-10.0pp
Data table
Religion for Elizabeth 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 | 2,052 | 46.4% | 50.4% | 47 | 50.0% | 39.7% | +2,005 | -3.6pp |
| Islam | 488 | 11.0% | 3.7% | - | - | 2.2% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 378 | 8.5% | 11.7% | 12 | 12.8% | 14.9% | +366 | -4.3pp |
| Not stated | 339 | 7.7% | 7.0% | 5 | 5.3% | 9.5% | +334 | +2.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 323 | 7.3% | 7.3% | 11 | 11.7% | 11.6% | +312 | -4.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 155 | 3.5% | 3.7% | - | - | 3.3% | - | - |
| Baptist | 117 | 2.6% | 1.7% | 6 | 6.4% | 1.6% | +111 | -3.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 107 | 2.4% | 2.9% | 3 | 3.2% | 4.8% | +104 | -0.8pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 71 | 1.6% | 1.6% | - | - | 1.6% | - | - |
| Hinduism | 56 | 1.3% | 1.2% | - | - | 0.8% | - | - |
| Total | 4,423 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 94 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,329 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.