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 Pooraka, accounting for 31.7% (2,403 people). This share was lower than Salisbury (C) (37.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,387 people, while its share fell by 10.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Pooraka - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Pooraka in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Salisbury (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pooraka, with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,403
% of total
31.7%
Change from 2016
-10.4pp
2,403
31.7%
-10.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,641
% of total
21.6%
Change from 2016
+5.8pp
1,641
21.6%
+5.8pp
Islam
2021 count
759
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-
759
10.0%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
393
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
393
5.2%
-5.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
370
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-
370
4.9%
-
Hinduism
2021 count
314
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-
314
4.1%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
280
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-
280
3.7%
-
Sikhism
2021 count
249
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-
249
3.3%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
234
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-28.5pp
234
3.1%
-28.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
155
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-
155
2.0%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,387
-10.4pp
Western Catholic
+1,635
+5.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+389
-5.3pp
Uniting Church
+222
-28.5pp
Data table
Religion for Pooraka. 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 | 2,403 | 31.7% | 37.4% | 16 | 42.1% | 31.4% | +2,387 | -10.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,641 | 21.6% | 15.8% | 6 | 15.8% | 19.2% | +1,635 | +5.8pp |
| Islam | 759 | 10.0% | 7.5% | - | - | 4.7% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 393 | 5.2% | 5.6% | 4 | 10.5% | 8.9% | +389 | -5.3pp |
| Not stated | 370 | 4.9% | 5.4% | - | - | 7.4% | - | - |
| Hinduism | 314 | 4.1% | 4.3% | - | - | 3.0% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 280 | 3.7% | 4.8% | - | - | 4.6% | - | - |
| Sikhism | 249 | 3.3% | 2.0% | - | - | 0.8% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 234 | 3.1% | 2.9% | 12 | 31.6% | 4.7% | +222 | -28.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 155 | 2.0% | 3.1% | - | - | 2.9% | - | - |
| Total | 7,592 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 38 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +7,554 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.