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 Paralowie, accounting for 41.9% (7,342 people). This share was higher than Salisbury (C) (37.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,558 people and 6.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Paralowie - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Paralowie 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 Paralowie, with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Buddhism
Islam
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Christianity, nfd
Uniting Church
Hinduism
Pentecostal, nfd
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,558
+6.9pp
Western Catholic
-529
-4.1pp
Buddhism
+150
+0.4pp
Islam
+548
+2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-447
-3.0pp
Not stated
-337
-2.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+84
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
-252
-1.7pp
Hinduism
+162
+0.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+6
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Paralowie. 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 | 7,342 | 41.9% | 37.4% | 5,784 | 35.0% | 31.4% | +1,558 | +6.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,558 | 14.6% | 15.8% | 3,087 | 18.7% | 19.2% | -529 | -4.1pp |
| Buddhism | 1,367 | 7.8% | 4.8% | 1,217 | 7.4% | 4.6% | +150 | +0.4pp |
| Islam | 1,323 | 7.6% | 7.5% | 775 | 4.7% | 4.7% | +548 | +2.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 892 | 5.1% | 5.6% | 1,339 | 8.1% | 8.9% | -447 | -3.0pp |
| Not stated | 819 | 4.7% | 5.4% | 1,156 | 7.0% | 7.4% | -337 | -2.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 539 | 3.1% | 3.1% | 455 | 2.8% | 2.9% | +84 | +0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 497 | 2.8% | 2.9% | 749 | 4.5% | 4.7% | -252 | -1.7pp |
| Hinduism | 393 | 2.2% | 4.3% | 231 | 1.4% | 3.0% | +162 | +0.8pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 261 | 1.5% | 1.4% | 255 | 1.5% | 1.5% | +6 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 17,508 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 16,534 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +974 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.