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 Ingle Farm, accounting for 35.7% (3,407 people). This share was lower than Salisbury (C) (37.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 3,392 people.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Ingle Farm - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Ingle Farm in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Salisbury (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ingle Farm, with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,407
% of total
35.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
3,407
35.7%
0.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,612
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
+7.4pp
1,612
16.9%
+7.4pp
Islam
2021 count
740
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-
740
7.8%
-
Not stated
2021 count
610
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-12.6pp
610
6.4%
-12.6pp
Hinduism
2021 count
521
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-
521
5.5%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
518
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-13.6pp
518
5.4%
-13.6pp
Sikhism
2021 count
320
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-
320
3.4%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
279
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-6.6pp
279
2.9%
-6.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
258
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
258
2.7%
-4.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
166
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-
166
1.7%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3,392
0.0pp
Western Catholic
+1,608
+7.4pp
Not stated
+602
-12.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+510
-13.6pp
Uniting Church
+275
-6.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+255
-4.4pp
Data table
Religion for Ingle Farm. 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 | 3,407 | 35.7% | 37.4% | 15 | 35.7% | 31.4% | +3,392 | 0.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,612 | 16.9% | 15.8% | 4 | 9.5% | 19.2% | +1,608 | +7.4pp |
| Islam | 740 | 7.8% | 7.5% | - | - | 4.7% | - | - |
| Not stated | 610 | 6.4% | 5.4% | 8 | 19.0% | 7.4% | +602 | -12.6pp |
| Hinduism | 521 | 5.5% | 4.3% | - | - | 3.0% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 518 | 5.4% | 5.6% | 8 | 19.0% | 8.9% | +510 | -13.6pp |
| Sikhism | 320 | 3.4% | 2.0% | - | - | 0.8% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 279 | 2.9% | 2.9% | 4 | 9.5% | 4.7% | +275 | -6.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 258 | 2.7% | 3.1% | 3 | 7.1% | 2.9% | +255 | -4.4pp |
| Buddhism | 166 | 1.7% | 4.8% | - | - | 4.6% | - | - |
| Total | 9,548 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 42 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +9,506 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.