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 Smithfield Plains, accounting for 51.8% (1,714 people). This share was higher than Playford (C) (50.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 434 people and 6.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Smithfield Plains - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Smithfield Plains in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Smithfield Plains, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,714
% of total
51.8%
Change from 2016
+6.9pp
1,714
51.8%
+6.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
357
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
357
10.8%
-1.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
324
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
324
9.8%
-2.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
173
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
173
5.2%
-4.1pp
Islam
2021 count
146
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
146
4.4%
+1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
127
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
127
3.8%
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
97
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
97
2.9%
-0.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
70
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
70
2.1%
+0.8pp
Baptist
2021 count
38
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
38
1.1%
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
33
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
33
1.0%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+434
+6.9pp
Western Catholic
+7
-1.5pp
Not stated
-14
-2.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-91
-4.1pp
Islam
+59
+1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+7
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
-7
-0.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+34
+0.8pp
Baptist
+10
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
+2
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Smithfield Plains. 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 | 1,714 | 51.8% | 50.4% | 1,280 | 44.9% | 39.7% | +434 | +6.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 357 | 10.8% | 11.7% | 350 | 12.3% | 14.9% | +7 | -1.5pp |
| Not stated | 324 | 9.8% | 7.0% | 338 | 11.9% | 9.5% | -14 | -2.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 173 | 5.2% | 7.3% | 264 | 9.3% | 11.6% | -91 | -4.1pp |
| Islam | 146 | 4.4% | 3.7% | 87 | 3.1% | 2.2% | +59 | +1.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 127 | 3.8% | 3.7% | 120 | 4.2% | 3.3% | +7 | -0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 97 | 2.9% | 2.9% | 104 | 3.6% | 4.8% | -7 | -0.7pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 70 | 2.1% | 1.6% | 36 | 1.3% | 1.6% | +34 | +0.8pp |
| Baptist | 38 | 1.1% | 1.7% | 28 | 1.0% | 1.6% | +10 | +0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 33 | 1.0% | 0.6% | 31 | 1.1% | 1.0% | +2 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 3,309 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,851 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +458 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.