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 Vale (part), accounting for 36.6% (1,574 people). This share was lower than Playford (C) (50.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 400 people and 2.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Elizabeth Vale (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Elizabeth Vale (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Elizabeth Vale (part), with comparison markers for Playford (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,574
% of total
36.6%
Change from 2016
-
1,574
36.6%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
403
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
403
9.4%
+2.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
370
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-11.0pp
370
8.6%
-11.0pp
Hinduism
2021 count
327
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-
327
7.6%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
278
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-10.9pp
278
6.5%
-10.9pp
Islam
2021 count
228
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-
228
5.3%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
222
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-
222
5.2%
-
Baptist
2021 count
197
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-
197
4.6%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
142
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-
142
3.3%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
107
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-12.7pp
107
2.5%
-12.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+400
+2.9pp
Not stated
+361
-11.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+270
-10.9pp
Uniting Church
+100
-12.7pp
Lutheran
+24
-40.3pp
Data table
Religion for Elizabeth Vale (part). 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 | 1,574 | 36.6% | 50.4% | - | - | 39.7% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 403 | 9.4% | 11.7% | 3 | 6.5% | 14.9% | +400 | +2.9pp |
| Not stated | 370 | 8.6% | 7.0% | 9 | 19.6% | 9.5% | +361 | -11.0pp |
| Hinduism | 327 | 7.6% | 1.2% | - | - | 0.8% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 278 | 6.5% | 7.3% | 8 | 17.4% | 11.6% | +270 | -10.9pp |
| Islam | 228 | 5.3% | 3.7% | - | - | 2.2% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 222 | 5.2% | 3.7% | - | - | 3.3% | - | - |
| Baptist | 197 | 4.6% | 1.7% | - | - | 1.6% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 142 | 3.3% | 1.8% | - | - | 1.7% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 107 | 2.5% | 2.9% | 7 | 15.2% | 4.8% | +100 | -12.7pp |
| Total | 4,301 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 46 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,255 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.