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 Heights, accounting for 47.6% (2,141 people). This share was higher than Salisbury (C) (37.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,124 people and 7.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Salisbury Heights - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Salisbury Heights in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Salisbury (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Salisbury Heights, with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,141
% of total
47.6%
Change from 2016
+7.1pp
2,141
47.6%
+7.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
849
% of total
18.9%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
849
18.9%
-2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
355
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
355
7.9%
+0.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
200
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-
200
4.4%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
177
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-
177
3.9%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
175
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-
175
3.9%
-
Lutheran
2021 count
83
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-10.1pp
83
1.8%
-10.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
82
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-
82
1.8%
-
Islam
2021 count
75
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-
75
1.7%
-
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
64
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-
64
1.4%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,124
+7.1pp
Western Catholic
+840
-2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+352
+0.8pp
Lutheran
+78
-10.1pp
Buddhism
+22
-8.9pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+15
-9.1pp
Data table
Religion for Salisbury Heights. 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 | 2,141 | 47.6% | 37.4% | 17 | 40.5% | 31.4% | +2,124 | +7.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 849 | 18.9% | 15.8% | 9 | 21.4% | 19.2% | +840 | -2.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 355 | 7.9% | 5.6% | 3 | 7.1% | 8.9% | +352 | +0.8pp |
| Not stated | 200 | 4.4% | 5.4% | - | - | 7.4% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 177 | 3.9% | 2.9% | - | - | 4.7% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 175 | 3.9% | 3.1% | - | - | 2.9% | - | - |
| Lutheran | 83 | 1.8% | 1.3% | 5 | 11.9% | 1.7% | +78 | -10.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 82 | 1.8% | 1.4% | - | - | 1.5% | - | - |
| Islam | 75 | 1.7% | 7.5% | - | - | 4.7% | - | - |
| Greek Orthodox | 64 | 1.4% | 1.5% | - | - | 1.7% | - | - |
| Total | 4,498 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 42 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,456 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.