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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Unley (C), accounting for 47.1% (18,211 people). This share was higher than Greater Adelaide (44.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 3,786 people and 8.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Unley (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Unley (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 Unley (C), with comparison markers for Greater Adelaide.
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Greek Orthodox
Uniting Church
Not stated
Hinduism
Lutheran
Christianity, nfd
Buddhism
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3,786
+8.8pp
Western Catholic
-363
-1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-754
-2.2pp
Greek Orthodox
+112
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
-468
-1.3pp
Not stated
-1,436
-3.9pp
Hinduism
+299
+0.8pp
Lutheran
-188
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
-48
-0.1pp
Buddhism
+72
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Unley (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 | 18,211 | 47.1% | 44.6% | 14,425 | 38.3% | 35.6% | +3,786 | +8.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 6,102 | 15.8% | 16.4% | 6,465 | 17.2% | 18.9% | -363 | -1.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 3,439 | 8.9% | 7.0% | 4,193 | 11.1% | 9.8% | -754 | -2.2pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 2,025 | 5.2% | 2.4% | 1,913 | 5.1% | 2.5% | +112 | +0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 1,649 | 4.3% | 3.9% | 2,117 | 5.6% | 5.8% | -468 | -1.3pp |
| Not stated | 1,582 | 4.1% | 5.2% | 3,018 | 8.0% | 8.0% | -1,436 | -3.9pp |
| Hinduism | 882 | 2.3% | 2.7% | 583 | 1.5% | 1.7% | +299 | +0.8pp |
| Lutheran | 732 | 1.9% | 1.6% | 920 | 2.4% | 2.1% | -188 | -0.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 680 | 1.8% | 2.7% | 728 | 1.9% | 2.8% | -48 | -0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 675 | 1.7% | 2.3% | 603 | 1.6% | 2.2% | +72 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 38,635 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 37,696 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +939 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.