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 (SA), accounting for 45% (1,113 people). This share was lower than Playford (C) (50.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 211 people and 7.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Smithfield (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Smithfield (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Smithfield (SA), with comparison markers for Playford (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,113
% of total
45.0%
Change from 2016
+7.4pp
1,113
45.0%
+7.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
277
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
277
11.2%
-0.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
245
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
245
9.9%
-3.4pp
Islam
2021 count
187
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
187
7.6%
+0.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
161
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
161
6.5%
-5.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
123
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
123
5.0%
+2.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
46
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
46
1.9%
-1.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
38
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
38
1.5%
-1.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
34
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
34
1.4%
+0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
27
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
27
1.1%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+211
+7.4pp
Not stated
+5
-0.1pp
Western Catholic
-74
-3.4pp
Islam
+26
+0.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-135
-5.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+58
+2.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-26
-1.1pp
Uniting Church
-36
-1.6pp
Baptist
+6
+0.2pp
Buddhism
+15
+0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Smithfield (SA). 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 | 1,113 | 45.0% | 50.4% | 902 | 37.6% | 39.7% | +211 | +7.4pp |
| Not stated | 277 | 11.2% | 7.0% | 272 | 11.3% | 9.5% | +5 | -0.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 245 | 9.9% | 11.7% | 319 | 13.3% | 14.9% | -74 | -3.4pp |
| Islam | 187 | 7.6% | 3.7% | 161 | 6.7% | 2.2% | +26 | +0.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 161 | 6.5% | 7.3% | 296 | 12.3% | 11.6% | -135 | -5.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 123 | 5.0% | 3.7% | 65 | 2.7% | 3.3% | +58 | +2.3pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 46 | 1.9% | 1.6% | 72 | 3.0% | 1.6% | -26 | -1.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 38 | 1.5% | 2.9% | 74 | 3.1% | 4.8% | -36 | -1.6pp |
| Baptist | 34 | 1.4% | 1.7% | 28 | 1.2% | 1.6% | +6 | +0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 27 | 1.1% | 1.8% | 12 | 0.5% | 1.7% | +15 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 2,473 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,398 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +75 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.