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 Forestville (SA), accounting for 57.2% (795 people). This share was higher than Unley (C) (47.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 194 people and 13.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Forestville (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Forestville (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Unley (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Forestville (SA), with comparison markers for Unley (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
795
% of total
57.2%
Change from 2016
+13.4pp
795
57.2%
+13.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
171
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
171
12.3%
-3.4pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
76
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
76
5.5%
-1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
74
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
74
5.3%
-2.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
60
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
60
4.3%
-5.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
41
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
41
2.9%
-0.7pp
Islam
2021 count
26
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
26
1.9%
+0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
22
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
22
1.6%
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
18
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
18
1.3%
+0.6pp
Lutheran
2021 count
17
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
17
1.2%
-0.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+194
+13.4pp
Western Catholic
-45
-3.4pp
Greek Orthodox
-21
-1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-29
-2.2pp
Not stated
-77
-5.7pp
Uniting Church
-9
-0.7pp
Islam
+1
+0.1pp
Buddhism
+1
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+8
+0.6pp
Lutheran
-11
-0.8pp
Data table
Religion for Forestville (SA). 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 | 795 | 57.2% | 47.1% | 601 | 43.8% | 38.3% | +194 | +13.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 171 | 12.3% | 15.8% | 216 | 15.7% | 17.2% | -45 | -3.4pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 76 | 5.5% | 5.2% | 97 | 7.1% | 5.1% | -21 | -1.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 74 | 5.3% | 8.9% | 103 | 7.5% | 11.1% | -29 | -2.2pp |
| Not stated | 60 | 4.3% | 4.1% | 137 | 10.0% | 8.0% | -77 | -5.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 41 | 2.9% | 4.3% | 50 | 3.6% | 5.6% | -9 | -0.7pp |
| Islam | 26 | 1.9% | 1.1% | 25 | 1.8% | 1.2% | +1 | +0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 22 | 1.6% | 1.7% | 21 | 1.5% | 1.6% | +1 | +0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 18 | 1.3% | 1.8% | 10 | 0.7% | 1.9% | +8 | +0.6pp |
| Lutheran | 17 | 1.2% | 1.9% | 28 | 2.0% | 2.4% | -11 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 1,390 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,373 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +17 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.