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 Unley Park, accounting for 40.7% (561 people). This share was lower than Unley (C) (47.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 110 people and 9.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Unley Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Unley Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Unley (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Unley Park, with comparison markers for Unley (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
561
% of total
40.7%
Change from 2016
+9.4pp
561
40.7%
+9.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
259
% of total
18.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
259
18.8%
-0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
198
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
198
14.4%
-2.8pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
102
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
102
7.4%
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
74
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
74
5.4%
-0.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
51
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
51
3.7%
-4.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
25
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
25
1.8%
+0.3pp
Lutheran
2021 count
25
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
25
1.8%
-0.8pp
Baptist
2021 count
22
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
22
1.6%
+0.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
15
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
15
1.1%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+110
+9.4pp
Western Catholic
-14
-0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-50
-2.8pp
Greek Orthodox
0
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
-15
-0.8pp
Not stated
-70
-4.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+4
+0.3pp
Lutheran
-12
-0.8pp
Baptist
+1
+0.1pp
Hinduism
-2
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Unley Park. 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 | 561 | 40.7% | 47.1% | 451 | 31.3% | 38.3% | +110 | +9.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 259 | 18.8% | 15.8% | 273 | 19.0% | 17.2% | -14 | -0.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 198 | 14.4% | 8.9% | 248 | 17.2% | 11.1% | -50 | -2.8pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 102 | 7.4% | 5.2% | 102 | 7.1% | 5.1% | 0 | +0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 74 | 5.4% | 4.3% | 89 | 6.2% | 5.6% | -15 | -0.8pp |
| Not stated | 51 | 3.7% | 4.1% | 121 | 8.4% | 8.0% | -70 | -4.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 25 | 1.8% | 1.8% | 21 | 1.5% | 1.9% | +4 | +0.3pp |
| Lutheran | 25 | 1.8% | 1.9% | 37 | 2.6% | 2.4% | -12 | -0.8pp |
| Baptist | 22 | 1.6% | 1.2% | 21 | 1.5% | 1.2% | +1 | +0.1pp |
| Hinduism | 15 | 1.1% | 2.3% | 17 | 1.2% | 1.5% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 1,377 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,439 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -62 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.