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 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Green Fields, with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Buddhism
Sikhism
Islam
Christianity, nfd
Pentecostal, nfd
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+22
+6.2pp
Western Catholic
+7
+2.3pp
Buddhism
+9
+4.2pp
Sikhism
+11
+5.8pp
Islam
+2
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+2
0.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+5
+2.2pp
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% | 48 | 34.0% | 31.4% | +22 | +6.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 20 | 11.5% | 15.8% | 13 | 9.2% | 19.2% | +7 | +2.3pp |
| Buddhism | 16 | 9.2% | 4.8% | 7 | 5.0% | 4.6% | +9 | +4.2pp |
| Sikhism | 15 | 8.6% | 2.0% | 4 | 2.8% | 0.8% | +11 | +5.8pp |
| Islam | 12 | 6.9% | 7.5% | 10 | 7.1% | 4.7% | +2 | -0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 10 | 5.7% | 3.1% | 8 | 5.7% | 2.9% | +2 | 0.0pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 10 | 5.7% | 1.4% | 5 | 3.5% | 1.5% | +5 | +2.2pp |
| Total | 174 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 141 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +33 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.