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 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
Western Catholic
Greek Orthodox
Anglican Church of Australia
Hinduism
Not stated
Uniting Church
Buddhism
Islam
Lutheran
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.