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, accounting for 44.5% (455 people). This share was lower than Playford (C) (50.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Islam, which increased by 70 people and 6.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Elizabeth - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Elizabeth in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Elizabeth, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
455
% of total
44.5%
Change from 2016
+7.3pp
455
44.5%
+7.3pp
Islam
2021 count
123
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
+6.9pp
123
12.0%
+6.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
95
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
95
9.3%
-1.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
79
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
79
7.7%
-4.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
73
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
73
7.1%
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
47
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
47
4.6%
+1.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
24
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
24
2.3%
-1.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
22
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
22
2.2%
-0.4pp
Lutheran
2021 count
21
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
21
2.1%
-0.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
17
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
17
1.7%
-2.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+67
+7.3pp
Islam
+70
+6.9pp
Not stated
-16
-1.3pp
Western Catholic
-49
-4.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-11
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
+14
+1.4pp
Baptist
-14
-1.3pp
Buddhism
-5
-0.4pp
Lutheran
-8
-0.7pp
Uniting Church
-28
-2.6pp
Data table
Religion for Elizabeth. 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 | 455 | 44.5% | 50.4% | 388 | 37.2% | 39.7% | +67 | +7.3pp |
| Islam | 123 | 12.0% | 3.7% | 53 | 5.1% | 2.2% | +70 | +6.9pp |
| Not stated | 95 | 9.3% | 7.0% | 111 | 10.6% | 9.5% | -16 | -1.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 79 | 7.7% | 11.7% | 128 | 12.3% | 14.9% | -49 | -4.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 73 | 7.1% | 7.3% | 84 | 8.0% | 11.6% | -11 | -0.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 47 | 4.6% | 3.7% | 33 | 3.2% | 3.3% | +14 | +1.4pp |
| Baptist | 24 | 2.3% | 1.7% | 38 | 3.6% | 1.6% | -14 | -1.3pp |
| Buddhism | 22 | 2.2% | 1.8% | 27 | 2.6% | 1.7% | -5 | -0.4pp |
| Lutheran | 21 | 2.1% | 1.1% | 29 | 2.8% | 1.6% | -8 | -0.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 17 | 1.7% | 2.9% | 45 | 4.3% | 4.8% | -28 | -2.6pp |
| Total | 1,023 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,044 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -21 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.