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 Virginia (SA), accounting for 38.4% (1,057 people). This share was lower than Playford (C) (50.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,045 people, while its share fell by 4.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Virginia (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Virginia (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Virginia (SA), with comparison markers for Playford (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,057
% of total
38.4%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
1,057
38.4%
-4.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
544
% of total
19.8%
Change from 2016
+9.1pp
544
19.8%
+9.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
238
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-
238
8.7%
-
Not stated
2021 count
223
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
223
8.1%
-2.6pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
191
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-
191
6.9%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
127
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-16.8pp
127
4.6%
-16.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
83
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-11.3pp
83
3.0%
-11.3pp
Sikhism
2021 count
46
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-
46
1.7%
-
Islam
2021 count
40
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-
40
1.5%
-
Baptist
2021 count
33
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-
33
1.2%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,045
-4.5pp
Western Catholic
+541
+9.1pp
Not stated
+220
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+121
-16.8pp
Uniting Church
+79
-11.3pp
Data table
Religion for Virginia (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 | 1,057 | 38.4% | 50.4% | 12 | 42.9% | 39.7% | +1,045 | -4.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 544 | 19.8% | 11.7% | 3 | 10.7% | 14.9% | +541 | +9.1pp |
| Buddhism | 238 | 8.7% | 1.8% | - | - | 1.7% | - | - |
| Not stated | 223 | 8.1% | 7.0% | 3 | 10.7% | 9.5% | +220 | -2.6pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 191 | 6.9% | 0.8% | - | - | 0.9% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 127 | 4.6% | 7.3% | 6 | 21.4% | 11.6% | +121 | -16.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 83 | 3.0% | 2.9% | 4 | 14.3% | 4.8% | +79 | -11.3pp |
| Sikhism | 46 | 1.7% | 0.4% | - | - | 0.2% | - | - |
| Islam | 40 | 1.5% | 3.7% | - | - | 2.2% | - | - |
| Baptist | 33 | 1.2% | 1.7% | - | - | 1.6% | - | - |
| Total | 2,751 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 28 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,723 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.