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 Tea Tree Gully (C), accounting for 44.6% (45,140 people). This share was similar to Greater Adelaide (44.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 10,994 people and 9.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Tea Tree Gully (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Tea Tree Gully (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Adelaide and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tea Tree Gully (C), with comparison markers for Greater Adelaide.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
45,140
% of total
44.6%
Change from 2016
+9.7pp
45,140
44.6%
+9.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
16,537
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
16,537
16.3%
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
7,962
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
7,962
7.9%
-3.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
5,548
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
5,548
5.5%
-2.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
4,099
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
4,099
4.1%
-2.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
3,027
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
3,027
3.0%
-0.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
2,209
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
2,209
2.2%
+1.1pp
Lutheran
2021 count
2,204
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
2,204
2.2%
-0.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
2,056
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
2,056
2.0%
-0.2pp
Islam
2021 count
1,793
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
1,793
1.8%
+0.7pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+10,994
+9.7pp
Western Catholic
-1,952
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2,816
-3.1pp
Uniting Church
-2,187
-2.4pp
Not stated
-2,578
-2.7pp
Christianity, nfd
-9
-0.1pp
Hinduism
+1,095
+1.1pp
Lutheran
-466
-0.5pp
Baptist
-128
-0.2pp
Islam
+680
+0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Tea Tree Gully (C). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Adelaide.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Adelaide% | Count | % | Greater Adelaide% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 45,140 | 44.6% | 44.6% | 34,146 | 34.9% | 35.6% | +10,994 | +9.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 16,537 | 16.3% | 16.4% | 18,489 | 18.9% | 18.9% | -1,952 | -2.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 7,962 | 7.9% | 7.0% | 10,778 | 11.0% | 9.8% | -2,816 | -3.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 5,548 | 5.5% | 3.9% | 7,735 | 7.9% | 5.8% | -2,187 | -2.4pp |
| Not stated | 4,099 | 4.1% | 5.2% | 6,677 | 6.8% | 8.0% | -2,578 | -2.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 3,027 | 3.0% | 2.7% | 3,036 | 3.1% | 2.8% | -9 | -0.1pp |
| Hinduism | 2,209 | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1,114 | 1.1% | 1.7% | +1,095 | +1.1pp |
| Lutheran | 2,204 | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2,670 | 2.7% | 2.1% | -466 | -0.5pp |
| Baptist | 2,056 | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2,184 | 2.2% | 1.7% | -128 | -0.2pp |
| Islam | 1,793 | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1,113 | 1.1% | 2.1% | +680 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 101,165 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 97,734 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,431 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.