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 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Forestville (SA), with comparison markers for Unley (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Greek Orthodox
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Uniting Church
Islam
Buddhism
Christianity, nfd
Lutheran
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.