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 Para Vista, accounting for 39.3% (1,184 people). This share was higher than Salisbury (C) (37.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,129 people and 10.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Para Vista - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Para Vista in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Salisbury (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Para Vista, with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,184
% of total
39.3%
Change from 2016
+10.9pp
1,184
39.3%
+10.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
416
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
416
13.8%
+2.5pp
Islam
2021 count
239
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
+6.4pp
239
7.9%
+6.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
199
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
199
6.6%
+2.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
173
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-8.2pp
173
5.7%
-8.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
122
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-16.1pp
122
4.0%
-16.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
121
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-
121
4.0%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
82
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
82
2.7%
-3.5pp
Sikhism
2021 count
72
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-
72
2.4%
-
Lutheran
2021 count
66
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-8.1pp
66
2.2%
-8.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,129
+10.9pp
Western Catholic
+394
+2.5pp
Islam
+236
+6.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+191
+2.5pp
Not stated
+146
-8.2pp
Uniting Church
+83
-16.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+70
-3.5pp
Lutheran
+46
-8.1pp
Buddhism
+35
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
+13
-2.0pp
Data table
Religion for Para Vista. 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 | 1,184 | 39.3% | 37.4% | 55 | 28.4% | 31.4% | +1,129 | +10.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 416 | 13.8% | 15.8% | 22 | 11.3% | 19.2% | +394 | +2.5pp |
| Islam | 239 | 7.9% | 7.5% | 3 | 1.5% | 4.7% | +236 | +6.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 199 | 6.6% | 5.6% | 8 | 4.1% | 8.9% | +191 | +2.5pp |
| Not stated | 173 | 5.7% | 5.4% | 27 | 13.9% | 7.4% | +146 | -8.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 122 | 4.0% | 2.9% | 39 | 20.1% | 4.7% | +83 | -16.1pp |
| Hinduism | 121 | 4.0% | 4.3% | - | - | 3.0% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 82 | 2.7% | 3.1% | 12 | 6.2% | 2.9% | +70 | -3.5pp |
| Sikhism | 72 | 2.4% | 2.0% | - | - | 0.8% | - | - |
| Lutheran | 66 | 2.2% | 1.3% | 20 | 10.3% | 1.7% | +46 | -8.1pp |
| Total | 3,015 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 194 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,821 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.