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 Parafield Gardens, accounting for 31.8% (5,869 people). This share was lower than Salisbury (C) (37.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,177 people and 4.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Parafield Gardens - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Parafield Gardens 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 Parafield Gardens, with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Islam
Buddhism
Hinduism
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Sikhism
Christianity, nfd
Uniting Church
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,177
+4.1pp
Western Catholic
-471
-4.2pp
Islam
+952
+4.7pp
Buddhism
+48
-0.4pp
Hinduism
+430
+1.9pp
Not stated
-212
-1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-439
-3.0pp
Sikhism
+421
+2.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+99
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
-314
-2.1pp
Data table
Religion for Parafield Gardens. 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 | 5,869 | 31.8% | 37.4% | 4,692 | 27.7% | 31.4% | +1,177 | +4.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,947 | 16.0% | 15.8% | 3,418 | 20.2% | 19.2% | -471 | -4.2pp |
| Islam | 1,918 | 10.4% | 7.5% | 966 | 5.7% | 4.7% | +952 | +4.7pp |
| Buddhism | 1,328 | 7.2% | 4.8% | 1,280 | 7.6% | 4.6% | +48 | -0.4pp |
| Hinduism | 1,258 | 6.8% | 4.3% | 828 | 4.9% | 3.0% | +430 | +1.9pp |
| Not stated | 924 | 5.0% | 5.4% | 1,136 | 6.7% | 7.4% | -212 | -1.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 865 | 4.7% | 5.6% | 1,304 | 7.7% | 8.9% | -439 | -3.0pp |
| Sikhism | 645 | 3.5% | 2.0% | 224 | 1.3% | 0.8% | +421 | +2.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 603 | 3.3% | 3.1% | 504 | 3.0% | 2.9% | +99 | +0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 462 | 2.5% | 2.9% | 776 | 4.6% | 4.7% | -314 | -2.1pp |
| Total | 18,448 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 16,920 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,528 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.