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 Penfield, accounting for 32.3% (131 people). This share was lower than Playford (C) (50.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Christianity, nfd, which decreased by 16 people and 3.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Penfield - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Penfield in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Penfield, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
131
% of total
32.3%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
131
32.3%
-1.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
63
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
63
15.6%
+0.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
56
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
+8.3pp
56
13.8%
+8.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
48
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
48
11.9%
-1.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
23
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
23
5.7%
-0.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
12
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
12
3.0%
+1.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
12
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
12
3.0%
-2.5pp
Hinduism
2021 count
12
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-
12
3.0%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-11
-1.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1
+0.1pp
Not stated
+33
+8.3pp
Western Catholic
-7
-1.3pp
Buddhism
-4
-0.9pp
Presbyterian
+5
+1.2pp
Uniting Church
-11
-2.5pp
Data table
Religion for Penfield. 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 | 131 | 32.3% | 50.4% | 142 | 34.1% | 39.7% | -11 | -1.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 63 | 15.6% | 7.3% | 64 | 15.5% | 11.6% | -1 | +0.1pp |
| Not stated | 56 | 13.8% | 7.0% | 23 | 5.5% | 9.5% | +33 | +8.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 48 | 11.9% | 11.7% | 55 | 13.2% | 14.9% | -7 | -1.3pp |
| Buddhism | 23 | 5.7% | 1.8% | 27 | 6.6% | 1.7% | -4 | -0.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 12 | 3.0% | 0.6% | 7 | 1.8% | 1.0% | +5 | +1.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 12 | 3.0% | 2.9% | 23 | 5.5% | 4.8% | -11 | -2.5pp |
| Hinduism | 12 | 3.0% | 1.2% | - | - | 0.8% | - | - |
| Total | 405 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 415 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -10 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.