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 Everard Park, accounting for 45.2% (485 people). This share was lower than Unley (C) (47.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 79 people and 7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Everard Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Everard Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Unley (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Everard Park, with comparison markers for Unley (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Hinduism
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Greek Orthodox
Uniting Church
Buddhism
Islam
Churches of Christ (Conference)
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+79
+7.0pp
Western Catholic
-8
-0.9pp
Hinduism
+29
+2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-36
-3.4pp
Not stated
-36
-3.4pp
Greek Orthodox
+12
+1.1pp
Uniting Church
-20
-1.9pp
Buddhism
-7
-0.6pp
Islam
+5
+0.5pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
-5
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Everard Park. 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 | 485 | 45.2% | 47.1% | 406 | 38.2% | 38.3% | +79 | +7.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 148 | 13.8% | 15.8% | 156 | 14.7% | 17.2% | -8 | -0.9pp |
| Hinduism | 75 | 7.0% | 2.3% | 46 | 4.3% | 1.5% | +29 | +2.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 63 | 5.9% | 8.9% | 99 | 9.3% | 11.1% | -36 | -3.4pp |
| Not stated | 58 | 5.4% | 4.1% | 94 | 8.8% | 8.0% | -36 | -3.4pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 40 | 3.7% | 5.2% | 28 | 2.6% | 5.1% | +12 | +1.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 32 | 3.0% | 4.3% | 52 | 4.9% | 5.6% | -20 | -1.9pp |
| Buddhism | 21 | 2.0% | 1.7% | 28 | 2.6% | 1.6% | -7 | -0.6pp |
| Islam | 20 | 1.9% | 1.1% | 15 | 1.4% | 1.2% | +5 | +0.5pp |
| Churches of Christ (Conference) | 19 | 1.8% | 0.1% | 24 | 2.3% | 0.2% | -5 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 1,073 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,064 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +9 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.