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 No religion, which increased by 494 people and 21.8 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
+21.8pp
621
55.9%
+21.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
152
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
152
13.7%
+0.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
64
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-9.7pp
64
5.8%
-9.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
48
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
48
4.3%
-1.2pp
Islam
2021 count
42
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
42
3.8%
+3.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
40
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
40
3.6%
-3.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
40
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
40
3.6%
-2.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
21
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
21
1.9%
+0.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
14
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
14
1.3%
-4.2pp
Sikhism
2021 count
13
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
13
1.2%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+494
+21.8pp
Western Catholic
+103
+0.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+6
-9.7pp
Not stated
+28
-1.2pp
Islam
+40
+3.2pp
Buddhism
+15
-3.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+17
-2.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+16
+0.6pp
Uniting Church
-6
-4.2pp
Sikhism
+11
+0.7pp
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% | 127 | 34.1% | 39.7% | +494 | +21.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 152 | 13.7% | 11.7% | 49 | 13.2% | 14.9% | +103 | +0.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 64 | 5.8% | 7.3% | 58 | 15.5% | 11.6% | +6 | -9.7pp |
| Not stated | 48 | 4.3% | 7.0% | 20 | 5.5% | 9.5% | +28 | -1.2pp |
| Islam | 42 | 3.8% | 3.7% | 2 | 0.6% | 2.2% | +40 | +3.2pp |
| Buddhism | 40 | 3.6% | 1.8% | 25 | 6.6% | 1.7% | +15 | -3.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 40 | 3.6% | 3.7% | 23 | 6.1% | 3.3% | +17 | -2.5pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 21 | 1.9% | 1.6% | 5 | 1.3% | 1.6% | +16 | +0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 14 | 1.3% | 2.9% | 20 | 5.5% | 4.8% | -6 | -4.2pp |
| Sikhism | 13 | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2 | 0.5% | 0.2% | +11 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 1,111 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 373 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +738 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.