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 Eyre, accounting for 55.9% (621 people). This share was higher than Playford (C) (50.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 534 people and 16.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Eyre - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Eyre in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Eyre, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
621
% of total
55.9%
Change from 2016
+26.6pp
621
55.9%
+26.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
152
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-16.2pp
152
13.7%
-16.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
64
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
64
5.8%
-0.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
48
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
48
4.3%
-3.6pp
Islam
2021 count
42
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
42
3.8%
+3.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
40
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
40
3.6%
+1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
40
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
40
3.6%
+0.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
21
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
21
1.9%
+0.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
14
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
14
1.3%
-4.1pp
Sikhism
2021 count
13
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
13
1.2%
+0.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-50
+26.6pp
Western Catholic
-534
-16.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-86
-0.7pp
Not stated
-134
-3.6pp
Islam
+23
+3.0pp
Buddhism
-6
+1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
-26
+0.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-7
+0.7pp
Uniting Church
-109
-4.1pp
Sikhism
+6
+0.9pp
Data table
Religion for Eyre. 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 | 621 | 55.9% | 50.4% | 671 | 29.3% | 39.7% | -50 | +26.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 152 | 13.7% | 11.7% | 686 | 29.9% | 14.9% | -534 | -16.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 64 | 5.8% | 7.3% | 150 | 6.5% | 11.6% | -86 | -0.7pp |
| Not stated | 48 | 4.3% | 7.0% | 182 | 7.9% | 9.5% | -134 | -3.6pp |
| Islam | 42 | 3.8% | 3.7% | 19 | 0.8% | 2.2% | +23 | +3.0pp |
| Buddhism | 40 | 3.6% | 1.8% | 46 | 2.0% | 1.7% | -6 | +1.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 40 | 3.6% | 3.7% | 66 | 2.9% | 3.3% | -26 | +0.7pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 21 | 1.9% | 1.6% | 28 | 1.2% | 1.6% | -7 | +0.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 14 | 1.3% | 2.9% | 123 | 5.4% | 4.8% | -109 | -4.1pp |
| Sikhism | 13 | 1.2% | 0.4% | 7 | 0.3% | 0.2% | +6 | +0.9pp |
| Total | 1,111 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,294 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,183 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.