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 Fullarton, accounting for 43% (1,928 people). This share was lower than Unley (C) (47.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 466 people and 8.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Fullarton - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Fullarton in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Unley (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Fullarton, with comparison markers for Unley (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,928
% of total
43.0%
Change from 2016
+8.4pp
1,928
43.0%
+8.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
678
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
678
15.1%
-0.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
461
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
461
10.3%
-2.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
194
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
194
4.3%
-1.7pp
Lutheran
2021 count
185
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
185
4.1%
-1.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
170
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
170
3.8%
-4.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
144
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
144
3.2%
+1.5pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
135
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
135
3.0%
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
114
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
114
2.5%
-0.5pp
Buddhism
2021 count
107
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
107
2.4%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+466
+8.4pp
Western Catholic
+13
-0.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-91
-2.8pp
Uniting Church
-59
-1.7pp
Lutheran
-38
-1.2pp
Not stated
-168
-4.2pp
Hinduism
+72
+1.5pp
Greek Orthodox
+8
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
-12
-0.5pp
Buddhism
+24
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Fullarton. 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 | 1,928 | 43.0% | 47.1% | 1,462 | 34.6% | 38.3% | +466 | +8.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 678 | 15.1% | 15.8% | 665 | 15.8% | 17.2% | +13 | -0.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 461 | 10.3% | 8.9% | 552 | 13.1% | 11.1% | -91 | -2.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 194 | 4.3% | 4.3% | 253 | 6.0% | 5.6% | -59 | -1.7pp |
| Lutheran | 185 | 4.1% | 1.9% | 223 | 5.3% | 2.4% | -38 | -1.2pp |
| Not stated | 170 | 3.8% | 4.1% | 338 | 8.0% | 8.0% | -168 | -4.2pp |
| Hinduism | 144 | 3.2% | 2.3% | 72 | 1.7% | 1.5% | +72 | +1.5pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 135 | 3.0% | 5.2% | 127 | 3.0% | 5.1% | +8 | 0.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 114 | 2.5% | 1.8% | 126 | 3.0% | 1.9% | -12 | -0.5pp |
| Buddhism | 107 | 2.4% | 1.7% | 83 | 2.0% | 1.6% | +24 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 4,480 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,222 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +258 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.