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 1,484 people and 12.1 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
+12.1pp
1,500
53.1%
+12.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
408
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
408
14.4%
+1.6pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
207
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-
207
7.3%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
177
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-
177
6.3%
-
Not stated
2021 count
133
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-10.7pp
133
4.7%
-10.7pp
Hinduism
2021 count
73
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-
73
2.6%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
72
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-10.3pp
72
2.5%
-10.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
49
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-
49
1.7%
-
Lutheran
2021 count
37
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-6.4pp
37
1.3%
-6.4pp
Islam
2021 count
36
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-
36
1.3%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,484
+12.1pp
Western Catholic
+403
+1.6pp
Not stated
+127
-10.7pp
Uniting Church
+67
-10.3pp
Lutheran
+34
-6.4pp
Buddhism
+29
-9.1pp
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% | 16 | 41.0% | 38.3% | +1,484 | +12.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 408 | 14.4% | 15.8% | 5 | 12.8% | 17.2% | +403 | +1.6pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 207 | 7.3% | 5.2% | - | - | 5.1% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 177 | 6.3% | 8.9% | - | - | 11.1% | - | - |
| Not stated | 133 | 4.7% | 4.1% | 6 | 15.4% | 8.0% | +127 | -10.7pp |
| Hinduism | 73 | 2.6% | 2.3% | - | - | 1.5% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 72 | 2.5% | 4.3% | 5 | 12.8% | 5.6% | +67 | -10.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 49 | 1.7% | 1.8% | - | - | 1.9% | - | - |
| Lutheran | 37 | 1.3% | 1.9% | 3 | 7.7% | 2.4% | +34 | -6.4pp |
| Islam | 36 | 1.3% | 1.1% | - | - | 1.2% | - | - |
| Total | 2,824 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 39 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,785 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.