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 Salisbury Downs, accounting for 33.9% (2,140 people). This share was lower than Salisbury (C) (37.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 350 people and 3.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Salisbury Downs - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Salisbury Downs 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 Salisbury Downs, with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Islam
Buddhism
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Hinduism
Christianity, nfd
Baptist
Uniting Church
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+350
+3.9pp
Western Catholic
-145
-3.5pp
Islam
+237
+3.5pp
Buddhism
+76
+0.8pp
Not stated
+27
+0.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-183
-3.3pp
Hinduism
+64
+0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
-7
-0.2pp
Baptist
+12
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
-91
-1.7pp
Data table
Religion for Salisbury Downs. 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 | 2,140 | 33.9% | 37.4% | 1,790 | 30.0% | 31.4% | +350 | +3.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,125 | 17.8% | 15.8% | 1,270 | 21.3% | 19.2% | -145 | -3.5pp |
| Islam | 498 | 7.9% | 7.5% | 261 | 4.4% | 4.7% | +237 | +3.5pp |
| Buddhism | 469 | 7.4% | 4.8% | 393 | 6.6% | 4.6% | +76 | +0.8pp |
| Not stated | 429 | 6.8% | 5.4% | 402 | 6.7% | 7.4% | +27 | +0.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 296 | 4.7% | 5.6% | 479 | 8.0% | 8.9% | -183 | -3.3pp |
| Hinduism | 233 | 3.7% | 4.3% | 169 | 2.8% | 3.0% | +64 | +0.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 187 | 3.0% | 3.1% | 194 | 3.2% | 2.9% | -7 | -0.2pp |
| Baptist | 168 | 2.7% | 2.0% | 156 | 2.6% | 2.0% | +12 | +0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 154 | 2.4% | 2.9% | 245 | 4.1% | 4.7% | -91 | -1.7pp |
| Total | 6,321 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,972 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +349 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.