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 Valley View (part), accounting for 37.5% (2,398 people). This share was similar to Salisbury (C) (37.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 595 people and 8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Valley View (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Valley View (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Salisbury (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Valley View (part), with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,398
% of total
37.5%
Change from 2016
+8.0pp
2,398
37.5%
+8.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
973
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
973
15.2%
-3.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
360
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
360
5.6%
-3.3pp
Islam
2021 count
319
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
319
5.0%
+1.0pp
Hinduism
2021 count
310
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
310
4.8%
+2.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
302
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
302
4.7%
-2.1pp
Sikhism
2021 count
300
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
300
4.7%
+3.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
229
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
229
3.6%
-3.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
220
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
220
3.4%
-0.4pp
Lutheran
2021 count
158
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
158
2.5%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+595
+8.0pp
Western Catholic
-186
-3.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-187
-3.3pp
Islam
+77
+1.0pp
Hinduism
+188
+2.8pp
Not stated
-116
-2.1pp
Sikhism
+208
+3.2pp
Uniting Church
-179
-3.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-10
-0.4pp
Lutheran
-34
-0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Valley View (part). 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 | 2,398 | 37.5% | 37.4% | 1,803 | 29.5% | 31.4% | +595 | +8.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 973 | 15.2% | 15.8% | 1,159 | 18.9% | 19.2% | -186 | -3.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 360 | 5.6% | 5.6% | 547 | 8.9% | 8.9% | -187 | -3.3pp |
| Islam | 319 | 5.0% | 7.5% | 242 | 4.0% | 4.7% | +77 | +1.0pp |
| Hinduism | 310 | 4.8% | 4.3% | 122 | 2.0% | 3.0% | +188 | +2.8pp |
| Not stated | 302 | 4.7% | 5.4% | 418 | 6.8% | 7.4% | -116 | -2.1pp |
| Sikhism | 300 | 4.7% | 2.0% | 92 | 1.5% | 0.8% | +208 | +3.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 229 | 3.6% | 2.9% | 408 | 6.7% | 4.7% | -179 | -3.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 220 | 3.4% | 3.1% | 230 | 3.8% | 2.9% | -10 | -0.4pp |
| Lutheran | 158 | 2.5% | 1.3% | 192 | 3.1% | 1.7% | -34 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 6,392 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,119 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +273 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.