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 Goodwood (SA), accounting for 53.1% (1,500 people). This share was higher than Unley (C) (47.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 260 people and 11.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Goodwood (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Goodwood (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Unley (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Goodwood (SA), with comparison markers for Unley (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,500
% of total
53.1%
Change from 2016
+11.2pp
1,500
53.1%
+11.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
408
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
408
14.4%
-0.1pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
207
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
207
7.3%
-0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
177
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
177
6.3%
-1.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
133
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
133
4.7%
-4.6pp
Hinduism
2021 count
73
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
73
2.6%
+0.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
72
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
72
2.5%
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
49
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
49
1.7%
+0.2pp
Lutheran
2021 count
37
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
37
1.3%
-0.9pp
Islam
2021 count
36
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
36
1.3%
-2.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+260
+11.2pp
Western Catholic
-20
-0.1pp
Greek Orthodox
-27
-0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-59
-1.7pp
Not stated
-142
-4.6pp
Hinduism
+23
+0.9pp
Uniting Church
-8
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+4
+0.2pp
Lutheran
-29
-0.9pp
Islam
-65
-2.1pp
Data table
Religion for Goodwood (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 | 1,500 | 53.1% | 47.1% | 1,240 | 41.9% | 38.3% | +260 | +11.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 408 | 14.4% | 15.8% | 428 | 14.5% | 17.2% | -20 | -0.1pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 207 | 7.3% | 5.2% | 234 | 7.9% | 5.1% | -27 | -0.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 177 | 6.3% | 8.9% | 236 | 8.0% | 11.1% | -59 | -1.7pp |
| Not stated | 133 | 4.7% | 4.1% | 275 | 9.3% | 8.0% | -142 | -4.6pp |
| Hinduism | 73 | 2.6% | 2.3% | 50 | 1.7% | 1.5% | +23 | +0.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 72 | 2.5% | 4.3% | 80 | 2.7% | 5.6% | -8 | -0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 49 | 1.7% | 1.8% | 45 | 1.5% | 1.9% | +4 | +0.2pp |
| Lutheran | 37 | 1.3% | 1.9% | 66 | 2.2% | 2.4% | -29 | -0.9pp |
| Islam | 36 | 1.3% | 1.1% | 101 | 3.4% | 1.2% | -65 | -2.1pp |
| Total | 2,824 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,959 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -135 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.