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 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
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Hinduism
Christadelphians
Christianity, nfd
Greek Orthodox
Uniting Church
Buddhism
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.