Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 South, accounting for 44.2% (1,302 people). This share was lower than Playford (C) (50.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 206 people and 5.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Elizabeth South - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Elizabeth South in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Elizabeth South, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Western Catholic
Islam
Anglican Church of Australia
Christianity, nfd
Buddhism
Baptist
Hinduism
Uniting Church
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+206
+5.8pp
Not stated
-43
-1.9pp
Western Catholic
-25
-1.2pp
Islam
+50
+1.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-93
-3.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+21
+0.6pp
Buddhism
+20
+0.6pp
Baptist
-12
-0.5pp
Hinduism
-15
-0.6pp
Uniting Church
-61
-2.2pp
Data table
Religion for Elizabeth South. 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 | 1,302 | 44.2% | 50.4% | 1,096 | 38.4% | 39.7% | +206 | +5.8pp |
| Not stated | 319 | 10.8% | 7.0% | 362 | 12.7% | 9.5% | -43 | -1.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 310 | 10.5% | 11.7% | 335 | 11.7% | 14.9% | -25 | -1.2pp |
| Islam | 183 | 6.2% | 3.7% | 133 | 4.7% | 2.2% | +50 | +1.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 173 | 5.9% | 7.3% | 266 | 9.3% | 11.6% | -93 | -3.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 119 | 4.0% | 3.7% | 98 | 3.4% | 3.3% | +21 | +0.6pp |
| Buddhism | 82 | 2.8% | 1.8% | 62 | 2.2% | 1.7% | +20 | +0.6pp |
| Baptist | 70 | 2.4% | 1.7% | 82 | 2.9% | 1.6% | -12 | -0.5pp |
| Hinduism | 57 | 1.9% | 1.2% | 72 | 2.5% | 0.8% | -15 | -0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 49 | 1.7% | 2.9% | 110 | 3.9% | 4.8% | -61 | -2.2pp |
| Total | 2,943 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,854 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +89 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.