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 Gulfview Heights (part), accounting for 38.4% (1,412 people). This share was higher than Salisbury (C) (37.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 345 people and 9.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Gulfview Heights (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Gulfview Heights (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Salisbury (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gulfview Heights (part), with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,412
% of total
38.4%
Change from 2016
+9.2pp
1,412
38.4%
+9.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
773
% of total
21.0%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
773
21.0%
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
289
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
289
7.9%
-3.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
154
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
154
4.2%
+1.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
140
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
140
3.8%
-1.6pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
134
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
134
3.6%
0.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
125
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
125
3.4%
-3.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
94
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
94
2.6%
-0.4pp
Islam
2021 count
80
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
80
2.2%
+0.9pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
68
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
68
1.8%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+345
+9.2pp
Western Catholic
-89
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-121
-3.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+56
+1.5pp
Uniting Church
-59
-1.6pp
Greek Orthodox
+2
0.0pp
Not stated
-135
-3.7pp
Baptist
-16
-0.4pp
Islam
+34
+0.9pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-10
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Gulfview Heights (part). 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 | 1,412 | 38.4% | 37.4% | 1,067 | 29.2% | 31.4% | +345 | +9.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 773 | 21.0% | 15.8% | 862 | 23.6% | 19.2% | -89 | -2.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 289 | 7.9% | 5.6% | 410 | 11.2% | 8.9% | -121 | -3.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 154 | 4.2% | 3.1% | 98 | 2.7% | 2.9% | +56 | +1.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 140 | 3.8% | 2.9% | 199 | 5.4% | 4.7% | -59 | -1.6pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 134 | 3.6% | 1.5% | 132 | 3.6% | 1.7% | +2 | 0.0pp |
| Not stated | 125 | 3.4% | 5.4% | 260 | 7.1% | 7.4% | -135 | -3.7pp |
| Baptist | 94 | 2.6% | 2.0% | 110 | 3.0% | 2.0% | -16 | -0.4pp |
| Islam | 80 | 2.2% | 7.5% | 46 | 1.3% | 4.7% | +34 | +0.9pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 68 | 1.8% | 1.4% | 78 | 2.1% | 1.5% | -10 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 3,676 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,657 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +19 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.