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 Macdonald Park, accounting for 34.9% (171 people). This share was lower than Playford (C) (50.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 9 people and 0.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Macdonald Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Macdonald Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Macdonald Park, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
171
% of total
34.9%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
171
34.9%
+3.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
91
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
91
18.6%
-0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
50
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
50
10.2%
+0.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
40
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
40
8.2%
-1.9pp
Hinduism
2021 count
21
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
21
4.3%
+2.0pp
Christadelphians
2021 count
20
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
20
4.1%
+0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
18
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
18
3.7%
+1.2pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
18
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
18
3.7%
-0.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
15
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
15
3.1%
+0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
13
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
13
2.7%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+7
+3.7pp
Western Catholic
-9
-0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2
+0.3pp
Not stated
-13
-1.9pp
Hinduism
+9
+2.0pp
Christadelphians
0
+0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+5
+1.2pp
Greek Orthodox
-6
-0.9pp
Uniting Church
-1
+0.1pp
Buddhism
-2
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Macdonald Park. 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 | 171 | 34.9% | 50.4% | 164 | 31.2% | 39.7% | +7 | +3.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 91 | 18.6% | 11.7% | 100 | 19.0% | 14.9% | -9 | -0.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 50 | 10.2% | 7.3% | 52 | 9.9% | 11.6% | -2 | +0.3pp |
| Not stated | 40 | 8.2% | 7.0% | 53 | 10.1% | 9.5% | -13 | -1.9pp |
| Hinduism | 21 | 4.3% | 1.2% | 12 | 2.3% | 0.8% | +9 | +2.0pp |
| Christadelphians | 20 | 4.1% | 0.1% | 20 | 3.8% | 0.1% | 0 | +0.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 18 | 3.7% | 3.7% | 13 | 2.5% | 3.3% | +5 | +1.2pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 18 | 3.7% | 0.8% | 24 | 4.6% | 0.9% | -6 | -0.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 15 | 3.1% | 2.9% | 16 | 3.0% | 4.8% | -1 | +0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 13 | 2.7% | 1.8% | 15 | 2.9% | 1.7% | -2 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 490 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 525 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -35 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.