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 Prospect (C), accounting for 39.3% (8,757 people). This share was lower than Greater Adelaide (44.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,228 people and 7.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Prospect (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Prospect (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Adelaide and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Prospect (C), with comparison markers for Greater Adelaide.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
8,757
% of total
39.3%
Change from 2016
+7.5pp
8,757
39.3%
+7.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
4,840
% of total
21.7%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
4,840
21.7%
-2.3pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
1,356
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
1,356
6.1%
0.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,226
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
1,226
5.5%
-1.9pp
Hinduism
2021 count
1,085
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
1,085
4.9%
+1.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
959
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
959
4.3%
-3.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
670
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
670
3.0%
-1.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
618
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
618
2.8%
+0.5pp
Islam
2021 count
565
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
565
2.5%
0.0pp
Lutheran
2021 count
376
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
376
1.7%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,228
+7.5pp
Western Catholic
-90
-2.3pp
Greek Orthodox
+113
0.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-298
-1.9pp
Hinduism
+298
+1.1pp
Not stated
-622
-3.4pp
Uniting Church
-156
-1.0pp
Buddhism
+155
+0.5pp
Islam
+51
0.0pp
Lutheran
-71
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Prospect (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 | 8,757 | 39.3% | 44.6% | 6,529 | 31.8% | 35.6% | +2,228 | +7.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 4,840 | 21.7% | 16.4% | 4,930 | 24.0% | 18.9% | -90 | -2.3pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 1,356 | 6.1% | 2.4% | 1,243 | 6.1% | 2.5% | +113 | 0.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,226 | 5.5% | 7.0% | 1,524 | 7.4% | 9.8% | -298 | -1.9pp |
| Hinduism | 1,085 | 4.9% | 2.7% | 787 | 3.8% | 1.7% | +298 | +1.1pp |
| Not stated | 959 | 4.3% | 5.2% | 1,581 | 7.7% | 8.0% | -622 | -3.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 670 | 3.0% | 3.9% | 826 | 4.0% | 5.8% | -156 | -1.0pp |
| Buddhism | 618 | 2.8% | 2.3% | 463 | 2.3% | 2.2% | +155 | +0.5pp |
| Islam | 565 | 2.5% | 2.8% | 514 | 2.5% | 2.1% | +51 | 0.0pp |
| Lutheran | 376 | 1.7% | 1.6% | 447 | 2.2% | 2.1% | -71 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 22,271 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 20,507 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,764 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.