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 Munno Para West, accounting for 58.7% (4,443 people). This share was higher than Playford (C) (50.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 4,411 people and 35.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Munno Para West - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Munno Para West in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Munno Para West, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
4,443
% of total
58.7%
Change from 2016
+35.3pp
4,443
58.7%
+35.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
879
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-9.6pp
879
11.6%
-9.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
507
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
507
6.7%
-1.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
336
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-16.0pp
336
4.4%
-16.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
304
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
304
4.0%
+0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
163
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-9.5pp
163
2.2%
-9.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
137
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-
137
1.8%
-
Islam
2021 count
102
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-
102
1.3%
-
Sikhism
2021 count
90
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-
90
1.2%
-
Hinduism
2021 count
79
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-
79
1.0%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+4,411
+35.3pp
Western Catholic
+850
-9.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+496
-1.3pp
Not stated
+308
-16.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+299
+0.4pp
Uniting Church
+147
-9.5pp
Lutheran
+50
-6.5pp
Data table
Religion for Munno Para West. 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 | 4,443 | 58.7% | 50.4% | 32 | 23.4% | 39.7% | +4,411 | +35.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 879 | 11.6% | 11.7% | 29 | 21.2% | 14.9% | +850 | -9.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 507 | 6.7% | 7.3% | 11 | 8.0% | 11.6% | +496 | -1.3pp |
| Not stated | 336 | 4.4% | 7.0% | 28 | 20.4% | 9.5% | +308 | -16.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 304 | 4.0% | 3.7% | 5 | 3.6% | 3.3% | +299 | +0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 163 | 2.2% | 2.9% | 16 | 11.7% | 4.8% | +147 | -9.5pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 137 | 1.8% | 1.6% | - | - | 1.6% | - | - |
| Islam | 102 | 1.3% | 3.7% | - | - | 2.2% | - | - |
| Sikhism | 90 | 1.2% | 0.4% | - | - | 0.2% | - | - |
| Hinduism | 79 | 1.0% | 1.2% | - | - | 0.8% | - | - |
| Total | 7,570 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 137 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +7,433 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.