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 Port Adelaide Enfield (C), accounting for 36.9% (48,819 people). This share was lower than Greater Adelaide (44.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 11,133 people and 5.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Port Adelaide Enfield (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Port Adelaide Enfield (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Adelaide and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Port Adelaide Enfield (C), with comparison markers for Greater Adelaide.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
48,819
% of total
36.9%
Change from 2016
+5.8pp
48,819
36.9%
+5.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
22,598
% of total
17.1%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
22,598
17.1%
-2.5pp
Islam
2021 count
7,918
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
7,918
6.0%
+1.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
7,899
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
7,899
6.0%
+2.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
7,808
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
7,808
5.9%
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
6,365
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
6,365
4.8%
-2.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
5,900
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
5,900
4.5%
0.0pp
Sikhism
2021 count
3,804
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
3,804
2.9%
+1.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
3,517
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
3,517
2.7%
-1.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
3,274
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
3,274
2.5%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+11,133
+5.8pp
Western Catholic
-1,180
-2.5pp
Islam
+2,055
+1.2pp
Hinduism
+3,486
+2.4pp
Not stated
-2,653
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,976
-2.1pp
Buddhism
+390
0.0pp
Sikhism
+2,101
+1.5pp
Uniting Church
-1,777
-1.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+254
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Port Adelaide Enfield (C). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Adelaide.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Adelaide% | Count | % | Greater Adelaide% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 48,819 | 36.9% | 44.6% | 37,686 | 31.1% | 35.6% | +11,133 | +5.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 22,598 | 17.1% | 16.4% | 23,778 | 19.6% | 18.9% | -1,180 | -2.5pp |
| Islam | 7,918 | 6.0% | 2.8% | 5,863 | 4.8% | 2.1% | +2,055 | +1.2pp |
| Hinduism | 7,899 | 6.0% | 2.7% | 4,413 | 3.6% | 1.7% | +3,486 | +2.4pp |
| Not stated | 7,808 | 5.9% | 5.2% | 10,461 | 8.6% | 8.0% | -2,653 | -2.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 6,365 | 4.8% | 7.0% | 8,341 | 6.9% | 9.8% | -1,976 | -2.1pp |
| Buddhism | 5,900 | 4.5% | 2.3% | 5,510 | 4.5% | 2.2% | +390 | 0.0pp |
| Sikhism | 3,804 | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1,703 | 1.4% | 0.6% | +2,101 | +1.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 3,517 | 2.7% | 3.9% | 5,294 | 4.4% | 5.8% | -1,777 | -1.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 3,274 | 2.5% | 2.7% | 3,020 | 2.5% | 2.8% | +254 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 132,399 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 121,225 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +11,174 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.