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 59 people and 12 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).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
70
% of total
40.2%
Change from 2016
+12.0pp
70
40.2%
+12.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
20
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
20
11.5%
-3.9pp
Buddhism
2021 count
16
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
16
9.2%
-3.6pp
Sikhism
2021 count
15
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-
15
8.6%
-
Islam
2021 count
12
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-
12
6.9%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-
10
5.7%
-
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-
10
5.7%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+59
+12.0pp
Western Catholic
+14
-3.9pp
Buddhism
+11
-3.6pp
Data table
Religion for Green Fields. 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 | 70 | 40.2% | 37.4% | 11 | 28.2% | 31.4% | +59 | +12.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 20 | 11.5% | 15.8% | 6 | 15.4% | 19.2% | +14 | -3.9pp |
| Buddhism | 16 | 9.2% | 4.8% | 5 | 12.8% | 4.6% | +11 | -3.6pp |
| Sikhism | 15 | 8.6% | 2.0% | - | - | 0.8% | - | - |
| Islam | 12 | 6.9% | 7.5% | - | - | 4.7% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 10 | 5.7% | 3.1% | - | - | 2.9% | - | - |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 10 | 5.7% | 1.4% | - | - | 1.5% | - | - |
| Total | 174 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 39 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +135 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.