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 North, accounting for 43.6% (4,662 people). This share was higher than Salisbury (C) (37.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,123 people and 7.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Salisbury North - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Salisbury North in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Salisbury (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Salisbury North, with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
4,662
% of total
43.6%
Change from 2016
+7.8pp
4,662
43.6%
+7.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,388
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
1,388
13.0%
-3.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
838
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
838
7.8%
-0.3pp
Islam
2021 count
568
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
568
5.3%
+2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
538
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
538
5.0%
-4.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
487
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
487
4.6%
+1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
327
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
327
3.1%
0.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
310
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
310
2.9%
-1.9pp
Hinduism
2021 count
309
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
309
2.9%
-1.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
244
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
244
2.3%
+0.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,123
+7.8pp
Western Catholic
-267
-3.7pp
Not stated
+37
-0.3pp
Islam
+263
+2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-352
-4.0pp
Buddhism
+131
+1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+25
0.0pp
Uniting Church
-162
-1.9pp
Hinduism
-75
-1.0pp
Baptist
+105
+0.9pp
Data table
Religion for Salisbury North. 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 | 4,662 | 43.6% | 37.4% | 3,539 | 35.8% | 31.4% | +1,123 | +7.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,388 | 13.0% | 15.8% | 1,655 | 16.7% | 19.2% | -267 | -3.7pp |
| Not stated | 838 | 7.8% | 5.4% | 801 | 8.1% | 7.4% | +37 | -0.3pp |
| Islam | 568 | 5.3% | 7.5% | 305 | 3.1% | 4.7% | +263 | +2.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 538 | 5.0% | 5.6% | 890 | 9.0% | 8.9% | -352 | -4.0pp |
| Buddhism | 487 | 4.6% | 4.8% | 356 | 3.6% | 4.6% | +131 | +1.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 327 | 3.1% | 3.1% | 302 | 3.1% | 2.9% | +25 | 0.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 310 | 2.9% | 2.9% | 472 | 4.8% | 4.7% | -162 | -1.9pp |
| Hinduism | 309 | 2.9% | 4.3% | 384 | 3.9% | 3.0% | -75 | -1.0pp |
| Baptist | 244 | 2.3% | 2.0% | 139 | 1.4% | 2.0% | +105 | +0.9pp |
| Total | 10,689 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 9,889 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +800 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.