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 One Tree Hill, accounting for 49.6% (510 people). This share was lower than Playford (C) (50.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 140 people and 15.5 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

One Tree Hill - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for One Tree Hill in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for One Tree Hill, with comparison markers for Playford (C).

One Tree Hill
Playford (C)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

510

% of total

49.6%

Change from 2016

+15.5pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

143

% of total

13.9%

Change from 2016

-4.0pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

117

% of total

11.4%

Change from 2016

-4.2pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

83

% of total

8.1%

Change from 2016

-2.6pp

Not stated

2021 count

63

% of total

6.1%

Change from 2016

-3.1pp

Pentecostal, nfd

2021 count

31

% of total

3.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

22

% of total

2.1%

Change from 2016

-0.8pp

Baptist

2021 count

17

% of total

1.7%

Change from 2016

+0.3pp

Presbyterian

2021 count

13

% of total

1.3%

Change from 2016

+0.6pp

Data table

Religion for One Tree Hill. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Playford (C).

Religion for One Tree Hill. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Playford (C).
Religion for One Tree Hill. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Playford (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Playford (C)%Count%Playford (C)%Countpp
No Religion, so described51049.6%50.4%37034.1%39.7%+140+15.5pp
Western Catholic14313.9%11.7%19417.9%14.9%-51-4.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia11711.4%7.3%16915.6%11.6%-52-4.2pp
Uniting Church838.1%2.9%11610.7%4.8%-33-2.6pp
Not stated636.1%7.0%1009.2%9.5%-37-3.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd313.0%1.6%333.0%1.6%-20.0pp
Christianity, nfd222.1%3.7%322.9%3.3%-10-0.8pp
Baptist171.7%1.7%151.4%1.6%+2+0.3pp
Presbyterian131.3%0.6%80.7%1.0%+5+0.6pp
Total1,029100.0%100.0%1,086100.0%100.0%-570.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.