Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Port Adelaide Enfield (C), with comparison markers for Greater Adelaide.
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Islam
Hinduism
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Buddhism
Sikhism
Uniting Church
Christianity, nfd
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.