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 (SA), accounting for 28.9% (2,554 people). This share was lower than Salisbury (C) (37.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 568 people and 4.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Salisbury (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Salisbury (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Salisbury (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Salisbury (SA), with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,554
% of total
28.9%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
2,554
28.9%
+4.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,487
% of total
16.8%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
1,487
16.8%
-3.9pp
Islam
2021 count
886
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
886
10.0%
+4.7pp
Hinduism
2021 count
612
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
612
6.9%
+0.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
606
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
606
6.8%
-1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
409
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
409
4.6%
-3.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
382
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
382
4.3%
+0.9pp
Buddhism
2021 count
362
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
362
4.1%
+0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
322
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
322
3.6%
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
243
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
243
2.7%
-2.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+568
+4.7pp
Western Catholic
-208
-3.9pp
Islam
+454
+4.7pp
Hinduism
+120
+0.9pp
Not stated
-78
-1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-268
-3.7pp
Baptist
+103
+0.9pp
Buddhism
+55
+0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+39
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
-157
-2.2pp
Data table
Religion for Salisbury (SA). 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 | 2,554 | 28.9% | 37.4% | 1,986 | 24.2% | 31.4% | +568 | +4.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,487 | 16.8% | 15.8% | 1,695 | 20.7% | 19.2% | -208 | -3.9pp |
| Islam | 886 | 10.0% | 7.5% | 432 | 5.3% | 4.7% | +454 | +4.7pp |
| Hinduism | 612 | 6.9% | 4.3% | 492 | 6.0% | 3.0% | +120 | +0.9pp |
| Not stated | 606 | 6.8% | 5.4% | 684 | 8.4% | 7.4% | -78 | -1.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 409 | 4.6% | 5.6% | 677 | 8.3% | 8.9% | -268 | -3.7pp |
| Baptist | 382 | 4.3% | 2.0% | 279 | 3.4% | 2.0% | +103 | +0.9pp |
| Buddhism | 362 | 4.1% | 4.8% | 307 | 3.7% | 4.6% | +55 | +0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 322 | 3.6% | 3.1% | 283 | 3.5% | 2.9% | +39 | +0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 243 | 2.7% | 2.9% | 400 | 4.9% | 4.7% | -157 | -2.2pp |
| Total | 8,848 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,191 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +657 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.