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 Direk, accounting for 45.8% (415 people). This share was higher than Salisbury (C) (37.4%).
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Direk - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Direk in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Salisbury (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Direk, with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
415
% of total
45.8%
Change from 2016
-
415
45.8%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
121
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-
121
13.3%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
67
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-
67
7.4%
-
Islam
2021 count
63
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-
63
6.9%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
51
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-
51
5.6%
-
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
44
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-
44
4.9%
-
Not stated
2021 count
30
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-
30
3.3%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
22
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-
22
2.4%
-
Baptist
2021 count
18
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-
18
2.0%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
14
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-
14
1.5%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Data table
Religion for Direk. 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 | 415 | 45.8% | 37.4% | - | - | 31.4% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 121 | 13.3% | 15.8% | - | - | 19.2% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 67 | 7.4% | 4.8% | - | - | 4.6% | - | - |
| Islam | 63 | 6.9% | 7.5% | - | - | 4.7% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 51 | 5.6% | 3.1% | - | - | 2.9% | - | - |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 44 | 4.9% | 1.4% | - | - | 1.5% | - | - |
| Not stated | 30 | 3.3% | 5.4% | - | - | 7.4% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 22 | 2.4% | 5.6% | - | - | 8.9% | - | - |
| Baptist | 18 | 2.0% | 2.0% | - | - | 2.0% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 14 | 1.5% | 2.9% | - | - | 4.7% | - | - |
| Total | 907 | 100.0% | 100.0% | - | - | 100.0% | - | - |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.