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 Hyde Park (SA), accounting for 43.4% (725 people). This share was lower than Unley (C) (47.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 129 people and 7.4 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Hyde Park (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Hyde Park (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Unley (C) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Hyde Park (SA), with comparison markers for Unley (C).

Hyde Park (SA)
Unley (C)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

725

% of total

43.4%

Change from 2016

+7.4pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

317

% of total

19.0%

Change from 2016

-1.1pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

196

% of total

11.7%

Change from 2016

-2.6pp

Greek Orthodox

2021 count

100

% of total

6.0%

Change from 2016

+0.1pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

68

% of total

4.1%

Change from 2016

-1.6pp

Not stated

2021 count

67

% of total

4.0%

Change from 2016

-5.0pp

Buddhism

2021 count

31

% of total

1.9%

Change from 2016

+1.1pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

20

% of total

1.2%

Change from 2016

-0.2pp

Hinduism

2021 count

20

% of total

1.2%

Change from 2016

-0.3pp

Presbyterian

2021 count

17

% of total

1.0%

Change from 2016

+0.8pp

Data table

Religion for Hyde Park (SA). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Unley (C).

Religion for Hyde Park (SA). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Unley (C).
Religion for Hyde Park (SA). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Unley (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Unley (C)%Count%Unley (C)%Countpp
No Religion, so described72543.4%47.1%59636.0%38.3%+129+7.4pp
Western Catholic31719.0%15.8%33220.1%17.2%-15-1.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia19611.7%8.9%23614.3%11.1%-40-2.6pp
Greek Orthodox1006.0%5.2%985.9%5.1%+2+0.1pp
Uniting Church684.1%4.3%955.7%5.6%-27-1.6pp
Not stated674.0%4.1%1499.0%8.0%-82-5.0pp
Buddhism311.9%1.7%130.8%1.6%+18+1.1pp
Christianity, nfd201.2%1.8%231.4%1.9%-3-0.2pp
Hinduism201.2%2.3%241.5%1.5%-4-0.3pp
Presbyterian171.0%0.7%40.2%0.8%+13+0.8pp
Total1,669100.0%100.0%1,655100.0%100.0%+140.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.