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 564 people and 7.9 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
+7.9pp
2,052
46.4%
+7.9pp
Islam
2021 count
488
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
+5.7pp
488
11.0%
+5.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
378
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
378
8.5%
-4.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
339
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
339
7.7%
-4.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
323
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
323
7.3%
-3.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
155
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
155
3.5%
-0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
117
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
117
2.6%
+0.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
107
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
107
2.4%
-1.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
71
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
71
1.6%
-0.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
56
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
56
1.3%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+564
+7.9pp
Islam
+283
+5.7pp
Western Catholic
-111
-4.1pp
Not stated
-116
-4.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-102
-3.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+12
-0.2pp
Baptist
+52
+0.9pp
Uniting Church
-25
-1.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-1
-0.3pp
Hinduism
+18
+0.3pp
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% | 1,488 | 38.5% | 39.7% | +564 | +7.9pp |
| Islam | 488 | 11.0% | 3.7% | 205 | 5.3% | 2.2% | +283 | +5.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 378 | 8.5% | 11.7% | 489 | 12.6% | 14.9% | -111 | -4.1pp |
| Not stated | 339 | 7.7% | 7.0% | 455 | 11.8% | 9.5% | -116 | -4.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 323 | 7.3% | 7.3% | 425 | 11.0% | 11.6% | -102 | -3.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 155 | 3.5% | 3.7% | 143 | 3.7% | 3.3% | +12 | -0.2pp |
| Baptist | 117 | 2.6% | 1.7% | 65 | 1.7% | 1.6% | +52 | +0.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 107 | 2.4% | 2.9% | 132 | 3.4% | 4.8% | -25 | -1.0pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 71 | 1.6% | 1.6% | 72 | 1.9% | 1.6% | -1 | -0.3pp |
| Hinduism | 56 | 1.3% | 1.2% | 38 | 1.0% | 0.8% | +18 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 4,423 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,868 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +555 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.