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 Salisbury (C), accounting for 37.4% (54,575 people). This share was lower than Greater Adelaide (44.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 11,317 people and 6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Salisbury (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Salisbury (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Adelaide and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Salisbury (C), with comparison markers for Greater Adelaide.
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Islam
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity, nfd
Uniting Church
Baptist
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+11,317
+6.0pp
Western Catholic
-3,518
-3.4pp
Islam
+4,566
+2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-4,086
-3.3pp
Not stated
-2,349
-2.0pp
Buddhism
+557
+0.2pp
Hinduism
+2,087
+1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+405
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
-2,205
-1.8pp
Baptist
+258
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Salisbury (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 | 54,575 | 37.4% | 44.6% | 43,258 | 31.4% | 35.6% | +11,317 | +6.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 22,998 | 15.8% | 16.4% | 26,516 | 19.2% | 18.9% | -3,518 | -3.4pp |
| Islam | 11,007 | 7.5% | 2.8% | 6,441 | 4.7% | 2.1% | +4,566 | +2.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 8,136 | 5.6% | 7.0% | 12,222 | 8.9% | 9.8% | -4,086 | -3.3pp |
| Not stated | 7,886 | 5.4% | 5.2% | 10,235 | 7.4% | 8.0% | -2,349 | -2.0pp |
| Buddhism | 6,952 | 4.8% | 2.3% | 6,395 | 4.6% | 2.2% | +557 | +0.2pp |
| Hinduism | 6,218 | 4.3% | 2.7% | 4,131 | 3.0% | 1.7% | +2,087 | +1.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 4,469 | 3.1% | 2.7% | 4,064 | 2.9% | 2.8% | +405 | +0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 4,275 | 2.9% | 3.9% | 6,480 | 4.7% | 5.8% | -2,205 | -1.8pp |
| Baptist | 2,969 | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2,711 | 2.0% | 1.7% | +258 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 145,838 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 137,962 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +7,876 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.