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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Penfield Gardens, accounting for 28.7% (90 people). This share was higher than Playford (C) (11.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 28 people and 8.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Penfield Gardens - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Penfield Gardens in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Penfield Gardens, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Buddhism
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Greek Orthodox
Uniting Church
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-12
-1.9pp
No Religion, so described
-6
-0.6pp
Buddhism
+11
+4.0pp
Not stated
+9
+3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-28
-8.1pp
Greek Orthodox
-3
-0.6pp
Uniting Church
-3
-0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Penfield Gardens. 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 90 | 28.7% | 11.7% | 102 | 30.6% | 14.9% | -12 | -1.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 65 | 20.7% | 50.4% | 71 | 21.3% | 39.7% | -6 | -0.6pp |
| Buddhism | 37 | 11.8% | 1.8% | 26 | 7.8% | 1.7% | +11 | +4.0pp |
| Not stated | 32 | 10.2% | 7.0% | 23 | 6.9% | 9.5% | +9 | +3.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 18 | 5.7% | 7.3% | 46 | 13.8% | 11.6% | -28 | -8.1pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 17 | 5.4% | 0.8% | 20 | 6.0% | 0.9% | -3 | -0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 15 | 4.8% | 2.9% | 18 | 5.4% | 4.8% | -3 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 314 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 333 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -19 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.