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 Waterloo Corner (part), accounting for 24.1% (263 people). This share was lower than Playford (C) (50.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 213 people and 9.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Waterloo Corner (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Waterloo Corner (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Waterloo Corner (part), with comparison markers for Playford (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
263
% of total
24.1%
Change from 2016
-15.0pp
263
24.1%
-15.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
237
% of total
21.7%
Change from 2016
+9.8pp
237
21.7%
+9.8pp
Buddhism
2021 count
141
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-
141
12.9%
-
Not stated
2021 count
125
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
125
11.4%
-1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
101
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
101
9.2%
-1.7pp
Islam
2021 count
52
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-
52
4.8%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
48
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
48
4.4%
-5.5pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
31
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-
31
2.8%
-
Baptist
2021 count
22
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
22
2.0%
+0.5pp
Sikhism
2021 count
12
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-
12
1.1%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+184
-15.0pp
Western Catholic
+213
+9.8pp
Not stated
+100
-1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+79
-1.7pp
Uniting Church
+28
-5.5pp
Baptist
+19
+0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+7
-1.0pp
Data table
Religion for Waterloo Corner (part). 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 | 263 | 24.1% | 50.4% | 79 | 39.1% | 39.7% | +184 | -15.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 237 | 21.7% | 11.7% | 24 | 11.9% | 14.9% | +213 | +9.8pp |
| Buddhism | 141 | 12.9% | 1.8% | - | - | 1.7% | - | - |
| Not stated | 125 | 11.4% | 7.0% | 25 | 12.4% | 9.5% | +100 | -1.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 101 | 9.2% | 7.3% | 22 | 10.9% | 11.6% | +79 | -1.7pp |
| Islam | 52 | 4.8% | 3.7% | - | - | 2.2% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 48 | 4.4% | 2.9% | 20 | 9.9% | 4.8% | +28 | -5.5pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 31 | 2.8% | 0.8% | - | - | 0.9% | - | - |
| Baptist | 22 | 2.0% | 1.7% | 3 | 1.5% | 1.6% | +19 | +0.5pp |
| Sikhism | 12 | 1.1% | 0.4% | - | - | 0.2% | - | - |
| Total | 1,092 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 202 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +890 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.