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 Plain, accounting for 37.4% (496 people). This share was similar to Salisbury (C) (37.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 134 people and 7.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Salisbury Plain - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Salisbury Plain in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Salisbury (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Salisbury Plain, with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
496
% of total
37.4%
Change from 2016
+7.6pp
496
37.4%
+7.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
210
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
210
15.8%
-5.0pp
Islam
2021 count
98
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
98
7.4%
+3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
88
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
88
6.6%
-4.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
82
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
82
6.2%
+2.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
67
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
67
5.0%
-0.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
51
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
51
3.8%
-2.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
45
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
45
3.4%
+1.7pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
44
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
44
3.3%
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
32
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
32
2.4%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+134
+7.6pp
Western Catholic
-42
-5.0pp
Islam
+47
+3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-44
-4.3pp
Hinduism
+34
+2.2pp
Not stated
-5
-0.9pp
Uniting Church
-21
-2.1pp
Baptist
+24
+1.7pp
Greek Orthodox
-13
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
-4
-0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Salisbury Plain. 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 | 496 | 37.4% | 37.4% | 362 | 29.8% | 31.4% | +134 | +7.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 210 | 15.8% | 15.8% | 252 | 20.8% | 19.2% | -42 | -5.0pp |
| Islam | 98 | 7.4% | 7.5% | 51 | 4.2% | 4.7% | +47 | +3.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 88 | 6.6% | 5.6% | 132 | 10.9% | 8.9% | -44 | -4.3pp |
| Hinduism | 82 | 6.2% | 4.3% | 48 | 4.0% | 3.0% | +34 | +2.2pp |
| Not stated | 67 | 5.0% | 5.4% | 72 | 5.9% | 7.4% | -5 | -0.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 51 | 3.8% | 2.9% | 72 | 5.9% | 4.7% | -21 | -2.1pp |
| Baptist | 45 | 3.4% | 2.0% | 21 | 1.7% | 2.0% | +24 | +1.7pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 44 | 3.3% | 1.5% | 57 | 4.7% | 1.7% | -13 | -1.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 32 | 2.4% | 3.1% | 36 | 3.0% | 2.9% | -4 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 1,327 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,213 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +114 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.