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 Salisbury East (part), accounting for 40.4% (3,745 people). This share was higher than Salisbury (C) (37.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 749 people and 6.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Salisbury East (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Salisbury East (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Salisbury (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Salisbury East (part), with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,745
% of total
40.4%
Change from 2016
+6.9pp
3,745
40.4%
+6.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,303
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
1,303
14.1%
-2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
767
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
767
8.3%
-4.3pp
Islam
2021 count
604
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
604
6.5%
+2.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
567
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
567
6.1%
-1.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
323
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
323
3.5%
-2.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
320
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
320
3.5%
+0.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
264
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
264
2.9%
+1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
259
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
259
2.8%
0.0pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
168
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
168
1.8%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+749
+6.9pp
Western Catholic
-184
-2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-363
-4.3pp
Islam
+282
+2.9pp
Not stated
-94
-1.3pp
Uniting Church
-174
-2.0pp
Baptist
+16
+0.1pp
Hinduism
+108
+1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+7
0.0pp
Greek Orthodox
-9
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Salisbury East (part). 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 | 3,745 | 40.4% | 37.4% | 2,996 | 33.5% | 31.4% | +749 | +6.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,303 | 14.1% | 15.8% | 1,487 | 16.6% | 19.2% | -184 | -2.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 767 | 8.3% | 5.6% | 1,130 | 12.6% | 8.9% | -363 | -4.3pp |
| Islam | 604 | 6.5% | 7.5% | 322 | 3.6% | 4.7% | +282 | +2.9pp |
| Not stated | 567 | 6.1% | 5.4% | 661 | 7.4% | 7.4% | -94 | -1.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 323 | 3.5% | 2.9% | 497 | 5.5% | 4.7% | -174 | -2.0pp |
| Baptist | 320 | 3.5% | 2.0% | 304 | 3.4% | 2.0% | +16 | +0.1pp |
| Hinduism | 264 | 2.9% | 4.3% | 156 | 1.7% | 3.0% | +108 | +1.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 259 | 2.8% | 3.1% | 252 | 2.8% | 2.9% | +7 | 0.0pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 168 | 1.8% | 1.5% | 177 | 2.0% | 1.7% | -9 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 9,263 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,956 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +307 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.