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 Black Forest, accounting for 48.4% (949 people). This share was higher than Unley (C) (47.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 152 people and 7.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Black Forest - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Black Forest in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Unley (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Black Forest, with comparison markers for Unley (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
949
% of total
48.4%
Change from 2016
+7.2pp
949
48.4%
+7.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
278
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
278
14.2%
-0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
135
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
135
6.9%
-1.5pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
118
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
118
6.0%
+0.9pp
Hinduism
2021 count
92
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
92
4.7%
+2.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
75
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
75
3.8%
-2.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
67
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
67
3.4%
-4.5pp
Buddhism
2021 count
52
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
52
2.7%
+0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
37
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
37
1.9%
-1.0pp
Islam
2021 count
24
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
24
1.2%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+152
+7.2pp
Western Catholic
-5
-0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-28
-1.5pp
Greek Orthodox
+19
+0.9pp
Hinduism
+46
+2.3pp
Uniting Church
-37
-2.0pp
Not stated
-85
-4.5pp
Buddhism
+14
+0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
-20
-1.0pp
Islam
+8
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Black Forest. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Unley (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Unley (C)% | Count | % | Unley (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 949 | 48.4% | 47.1% | 797 | 41.2% | 38.3% | +152 | +7.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 278 | 14.2% | 15.8% | 283 | 14.6% | 17.2% | -5 | -0.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 135 | 6.9% | 8.9% | 163 | 8.4% | 11.1% | -28 | -1.5pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 118 | 6.0% | 5.2% | 99 | 5.1% | 5.1% | +19 | +0.9pp |
| Hinduism | 92 | 4.7% | 2.3% | 46 | 2.4% | 1.5% | +46 | +2.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 75 | 3.8% | 4.3% | 112 | 5.8% | 5.6% | -37 | -2.0pp |
| Not stated | 67 | 3.4% | 4.1% | 152 | 7.9% | 8.0% | -85 | -4.5pp |
| Buddhism | 52 | 2.7% | 1.7% | 38 | 2.0% | 1.6% | +14 | +0.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 37 | 1.9% | 1.8% | 57 | 2.9% | 1.9% | -20 | -1.0pp |
| Islam | 24 | 1.2% | 1.1% | 16 | 0.8% | 1.2% | +8 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 1,961 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,933 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +28 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.