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 Hillbank, accounting for 50.1% (2,500 people). This share was lower than Playford (C) (50.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,389 people and 0.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hillbank - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hillbank in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hillbank, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,500
% of total
50.1%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
2,500
50.1%
+0.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
754
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
754
15.1%
-2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
393
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
+6.1pp
393
7.9%
+6.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
203
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-
203
4.1%
-
Islam
2021 count
187
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-
187
3.7%
-
Not stated
2021 count
162
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-8.0pp
162
3.2%
-8.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
160
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-
160
3.2%
-
Hinduism
2021 count
84
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
84
1.7%
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
78
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-
78
1.6%
-
Lutheran
2021 count
68
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
68
1.4%
-0.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,389
+0.5pp
Western Catholic
+715
-2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+389
+6.1pp
Not stated
+137
-8.0pp
Hinduism
+80
-0.1pp
Lutheran
+63
-0.8pp
Buddhism
+47
-4.2pp
Baptist
+54
-1.0pp
Greek Orthodox
+28
-5.0pp
Presbyterian
+30
-2.0pp
Data table
Religion for Hillbank. 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 | 2,500 | 50.1% | 50.4% | 111 | 49.6% | 39.7% | +2,389 | +0.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 754 | 15.1% | 11.7% | 39 | 17.4% | 14.9% | +715 | -2.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 393 | 7.9% | 7.3% | 4 | 1.8% | 11.6% | +389 | +6.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 203 | 4.1% | 3.7% | - | - | 3.3% | - | - |
| Islam | 187 | 3.7% | 3.7% | - | - | 2.2% | - | - |
| Not stated | 162 | 3.2% | 7.0% | 25 | 11.2% | 9.5% | +137 | -8.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 160 | 3.2% | 2.9% | - | - | 4.8% | - | - |
| Hinduism | 84 | 1.7% | 1.2% | 4 | 1.8% | 0.8% | +80 | -0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 78 | 1.6% | 1.6% | - | - | 1.6% | - | - |
| Lutheran | 68 | 1.4% | 1.1% | 5 | 2.2% | 1.6% | +63 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 4,994 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 224 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,770 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.