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 Parkside (SA), accounting for 51% (2,617 people). This share was higher than Unley (C) (47.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 576 people and 8.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Parkside (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Parkside (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Unley (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Parkside (SA), with comparison markers for Unley (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,617
% of total
51.0%
Change from 2016
+8.3pp
2,617
51.0%
+8.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
811
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
811
15.8%
-1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
370
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
370
7.2%
-3.0pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
311
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
311
6.1%
+0.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
193
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-5.6pp
193
3.8%
-5.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
159
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
159
3.1%
-0.9pp
Buddhism
2021 count
94
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
94
1.8%
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
91
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
91
1.8%
+0.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
88
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
88
1.7%
+0.5pp
Islam
2021 count
61
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
61
1.2%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+576
+8.3pp
Western Catholic
-12
-1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-118
-3.0pp
Greek Orthodox
+51
+0.7pp
Not stated
-256
-5.6pp
Uniting Church
-34
-0.9pp
Buddhism
+9
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+19
+0.3pp
Hinduism
+31
+0.5pp
Islam
+16
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Parkside (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 | 2,617 | 51.0% | 47.1% | 2,041 | 42.7% | 38.3% | +576 | +8.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 811 | 15.8% | 15.8% | 823 | 17.2% | 17.2% | -12 | -1.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 370 | 7.2% | 8.9% | 488 | 10.2% | 11.1% | -118 | -3.0pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 311 | 6.1% | 5.2% | 260 | 5.4% | 5.1% | +51 | +0.7pp |
| Not stated | 193 | 3.8% | 4.1% | 449 | 9.4% | 8.0% | -256 | -5.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 159 | 3.1% | 4.3% | 193 | 4.0% | 5.6% | -34 | -0.9pp |
| Buddhism | 94 | 1.8% | 1.7% | 85 | 1.8% | 1.6% | +9 | 0.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 91 | 1.8% | 1.8% | 72 | 1.5% | 1.9% | +19 | +0.3pp |
| Hinduism | 88 | 1.7% | 2.3% | 57 | 1.2% | 1.5% | +31 | +0.5pp |
| Islam | 61 | 1.2% | 1.1% | 45 | 0.9% | 1.2% | +16 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 5,127 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,785 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +342 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.