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 decreased by 78 people and 4 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
+7.5pp
263
24.1%
+7.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
237
% of total
21.7%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
237
21.7%
-4.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
141
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
141
12.9%
-0.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
125
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
125
11.4%
-2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
101
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
101
9.2%
-5.3pp
Islam
2021 count
52
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
52
4.8%
+3.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
48
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
48
4.4%
+0.4pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
31
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
31
2.8%
-0.8pp
Baptist
2021 count
22
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
22
2.0%
+0.1pp
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
+60
+7.5pp
Western Catholic
-78
-4.0pp
Buddhism
-21
-0.3pp
Not stated
-42
-2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-77
-5.3pp
Islam
+36
+3.5pp
Uniting Church
-1
+0.4pp
Greek Orthodox
-13
-0.8pp
Baptist
-1
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-4
-0.2pp
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% | 203 | 16.6% | 39.7% | +60 | +7.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 237 | 21.7% | 11.7% | 315 | 25.7% | 14.9% | -78 | -4.0pp |
| Buddhism | 141 | 12.9% | 1.8% | 162 | 13.2% | 1.7% | -21 | -0.3pp |
| Not stated | 125 | 11.4% | 7.0% | 167 | 13.6% | 9.5% | -42 | -2.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 101 | 9.2% | 7.3% | 178 | 14.5% | 11.6% | -77 | -5.3pp |
| Islam | 52 | 4.8% | 3.7% | 16 | 1.3% | 2.2% | +36 | +3.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 48 | 4.4% | 2.9% | 49 | 4.0% | 4.8% | -1 | +0.4pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 31 | 2.8% | 0.8% | 44 | 3.6% | 0.9% | -13 | -0.8pp |
| Baptist | 22 | 2.0% | 1.7% | 23 | 1.9% | 1.6% | -1 | +0.1pp |
| Sikhism | 12 | 1.1% | 0.4% | - | - | 0.2% | - | - |
| Total | 1,092 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,224 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -132 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.