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 Millswood, accounting for 45.9% (1,001 people). This share was lower than Unley (C) (47.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 257 people and 11 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Millswood - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Millswood in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Unley (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Millswood, with comparison markers for Unley (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,001
% of total
45.9%
Change from 2016
+11.0pp
1,001
45.9%
+11.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
428
% of total
19.6%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
428
19.6%
-3.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
219
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
219
10.1%
-2.2pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
136
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
136
6.2%
+0.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
127
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
127
5.8%
-0.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
67
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
67
3.1%
-4.4pp
Lutheran
2021 count
45
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
45
2.1%
0.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
28
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
28
1.3%
-0.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
25
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
25
1.1%
+0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
24
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
24
1.1%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+257
+11.0pp
Western Catholic
-56
-3.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-43
-2.2pp
Greek Orthodox
+22
+0.9pp
Uniting Church
-11
-0.7pp
Not stated
-92
-4.4pp
Lutheran
0
0.0pp
Baptist
-4
-0.2pp
Hinduism
+9
+0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
0
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Millswood. 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 | 1,001 | 45.9% | 47.1% | 744 | 34.9% | 38.3% | +257 | +11.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 428 | 19.6% | 15.8% | 484 | 22.7% | 17.2% | -56 | -3.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 219 | 10.1% | 8.9% | 262 | 12.3% | 11.1% | -43 | -2.2pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 136 | 6.2% | 5.2% | 114 | 5.3% | 5.1% | +22 | +0.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 127 | 5.8% | 4.3% | 138 | 6.5% | 5.6% | -11 | -0.7pp |
| Not stated | 67 | 3.1% | 4.1% | 159 | 7.5% | 8.0% | -92 | -4.4pp |
| Lutheran | 45 | 2.1% | 1.9% | 45 | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Baptist | 28 | 1.3% | 1.2% | 32 | 1.5% | 1.2% | -4 | -0.2pp |
| Hinduism | 25 | 1.1% | 2.3% | 16 | 0.8% | 1.5% | +9 | +0.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 24 | 1.1% | 1.8% | 24 | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 2,179 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,133 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +46 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.