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, 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Elizabeth, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
No Religion, so described
Islam
Not stated
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Christianity, nfd
Baptist
Buddhism
Lutheran
Uniting Church
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.