Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Christianity, nfd, which decreased by 9 people and 7.9 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Salisbury South, with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
Anglican Church of Australia
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
-6
-1.2pp
No Religion, so described
+5
+11.6pp
Western Catholic
+2
+6.9pp
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% | 26 | 30.2% | 8.9% | -6 | -1.2pp |
| No Religion, so described | 20 | 29.0% | 37.4% | 15 | 17.4% | 31.4% | +5 | +11.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 16 | 23.2% | 15.8% | 14 | 16.3% | 19.2% | +2 | +6.9pp |
| Total | 69 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 86 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -17 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.