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 Burton (SA), accounting for 41.2% (2,680 people). This share was higher than Salisbury (C) (37.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 542 people and 7.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Burton (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Burton (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Salisbury (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Burton (SA), with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,680
% of total
41.2%
Change from 2016
+7.4pp
2,680
41.2%
+7.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
954
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
954
14.7%
-5.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
831
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
831
12.8%
+0.4pp
Islam
2021 count
395
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
395
6.1%
+3.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
272
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
272
4.2%
-3.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
261
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
261
4.0%
-2.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
167
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
167
2.6%
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
155
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
155
2.4%
-1.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
136
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
136
2.1%
+1.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
120
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
120
1.8%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+542
+7.4pp
Western Catholic
-303
-5.2pp
Buddhism
+47
+0.4pp
Islam
+230
+3.5pp
Not stated
-206
-3.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-170
-2.8pp
Christianity, nfd
-4
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
-64
-1.1pp
Hinduism
+72
+1.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+18
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Burton (SA). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Salisbury (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Salisbury (C)% | Count | % | Salisbury (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 2,680 | 41.2% | 37.4% | 2,138 | 33.8% | 31.4% | +542 | +7.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 954 | 14.7% | 15.8% | 1,257 | 19.9% | 19.2% | -303 | -5.2pp |
| Buddhism | 831 | 12.8% | 4.8% | 784 | 12.4% | 4.6% | +47 | +0.4pp |
| Islam | 395 | 6.1% | 7.5% | 165 | 2.6% | 4.7% | +230 | +3.5pp |
| Not stated | 272 | 4.2% | 5.4% | 478 | 7.6% | 7.4% | -206 | -3.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 261 | 4.0% | 5.6% | 431 | 6.8% | 8.9% | -170 | -2.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 167 | 2.6% | 3.1% | 171 | 2.7% | 2.9% | -4 | -0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 155 | 2.4% | 2.9% | 219 | 3.5% | 4.7% | -64 | -1.1pp |
| Hinduism | 136 | 2.1% | 4.3% | 64 | 1.0% | 3.0% | +72 | +1.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 120 | 1.8% | 1.4% | 102 | 1.6% | 1.5% | +18 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 6,503 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,328 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +175 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.