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 Park, accounting for 44.6% (1,017 people). This share was higher than Salisbury (C) (37.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 211 people and 7.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Salisbury Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Salisbury Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Salisbury (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Salisbury Park, with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,017
% of total
44.6%
Change from 2016
+7.2pp
1,017
44.6%
+7.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
253
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
253
11.1%
-4.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
201
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
201
8.8%
-4.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
164
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
164
7.2%
-0.6pp
Islam
2021 count
106
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
106
4.7%
+2.7pp
Hinduism
2021 count
100
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
100
4.4%
+1.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
99
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
99
4.3%
+1.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
93
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
93
4.1%
-1.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
53
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
53
2.3%
-1.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
43
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
43
1.9%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+211
+7.2pp
Western Catholic
-76
-4.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-76
-4.0pp
Not stated
-5
-0.6pp
Islam
+63
+2.7pp
Hinduism
+38
+1.5pp
Baptist
+29
+1.1pp
Uniting Church
-34
-1.8pp
Christianity, nfd
-23
-1.2pp
Buddhism
+11
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Salisbury Park. 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 | 1,017 | 44.6% | 37.4% | 806 | 37.4% | 31.4% | +211 | +7.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 253 | 11.1% | 15.8% | 329 | 15.3% | 19.2% | -76 | -4.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 201 | 8.8% | 5.6% | 277 | 12.8% | 8.9% | -76 | -4.0pp |
| Not stated | 164 | 7.2% | 5.4% | 169 | 7.8% | 7.4% | -5 | -0.6pp |
| Islam | 106 | 4.7% | 7.5% | 43 | 2.0% | 4.7% | +63 | +2.7pp |
| Hinduism | 100 | 4.4% | 4.3% | 62 | 2.9% | 3.0% | +38 | +1.5pp |
| Baptist | 99 | 4.3% | 2.0% | 70 | 3.2% | 2.0% | +29 | +1.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 93 | 4.1% | 2.9% | 127 | 5.9% | 4.7% | -34 | -1.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 53 | 2.3% | 3.1% | 76 | 3.5% | 2.9% | -23 | -1.2pp |
| Buddhism | 43 | 1.9% | 4.8% | 32 | 1.5% | 4.6% | +11 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 2,279 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,156 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +123 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.