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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Salisbury South, accounting for 29% (20 people). This share was higher than Salisbury (C) (5.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 11 people and 5.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Salisbury South - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Salisbury South in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Salisbury (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Salisbury South, with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
20
% of total
29.0%
Change from 2016
+5.3pp
20
29.0%
+5.3pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
20
% of total
29.0%
Change from 2016
-7.8pp
20
29.0%
-7.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
16
% of total
23.2%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
16
23.2%
+4.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
+11
+5.3pp
No Religion, so described
+6
-7.8pp
Western Catholic
+9
+4.8pp
Data table
Religion for Salisbury South. 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 | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 20 | 29.0% | 5.6% | 9 | 23.7% | 8.9% | +11 | +5.3pp |
| No Religion, so described | 20 | 29.0% | 37.4% | 14 | 36.8% | 31.4% | +6 | -7.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 16 | 23.2% | 15.8% | 7 | 18.4% | 19.2% | +9 | +4.8pp |
| Total | 69 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 38 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +31 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.