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 Green Fields, accounting for 40.2% (70 people). This share was higher than Salisbury (C) (37.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 22 people and 6.2 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Green Fields - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Green Fields in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Salisbury (C) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Green Fields, with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).

Green Fields
Salisbury (C)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

70

% of total

40.2%

Change from 2016

+6.2pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

20

% of total

11.5%

Change from 2016

+2.3pp

Buddhism

2021 count

16

% of total

9.2%

Change from 2016

+4.2pp

Sikhism

2021 count

15

% of total

8.6%

Change from 2016

+5.8pp

Islam

2021 count

12

% of total

6.9%

Change from 2016

-0.2pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

10

% of total

5.7%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Pentecostal, nfd

2021 count

10

% of total

5.7%

Change from 2016

+2.2pp

Data table

Religion for Green Fields. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Salisbury (C).

Religion for Green Fields. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Salisbury (C).
Religion for Green Fields. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Salisbury (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Salisbury (C)%Count%Salisbury (C)%Countpp
No Religion, so described7040.2%37.4%4834.0%31.4%+22+6.2pp
Western Catholic2011.5%15.8%139.2%19.2%+7+2.3pp
Buddhism169.2%4.8%75.0%4.6%+9+4.2pp
Sikhism158.6%2.0%42.8%0.8%+11+5.8pp
Islam126.9%7.5%107.1%4.7%+2-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd105.7%3.1%85.7%2.9%+20.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd105.7%1.4%53.5%1.5%+5+2.2pp
Total174100.0%100.0%141100.0%100.0%+330.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.