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, accounting for 51.4% (2,051 people). This share was higher than Unley (C) (47.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 400 people and 10.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Unley - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Unley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Unley (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Unley, with comparison markers for Unley (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,051
% of total
51.4%
Change from 2016
+10.2pp
2,051
51.4%
+10.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
633
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
633
15.9%
-2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
306
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
306
7.7%
-1.0pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
276
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
276
6.9%
-0.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
153
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
153
3.8%
-1.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
146
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
146
3.7%
-3.5pp
Hinduism
2021 count
77
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
77
1.9%
+0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
57
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
57
1.4%
-0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
47
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
47
1.2%
-0.4pp
Lutheran
2021 count
45
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
45
1.1%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+400
+10.2pp
Western Catholic
-92
-2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-42
-1.0pp
Greek Orthodox
-19
-0.5pp
Uniting Church
-41
-1.0pp
Not stated
-142
-3.5pp
Hinduism
+27
+0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
-9
-0.2pp
Buddhism
-16
-0.4pp
Lutheran
-21
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Unley. 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 | 2,051 | 51.4% | 47.1% | 1,651 | 41.2% | 38.3% | +400 | +10.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 633 | 15.9% | 15.8% | 725 | 18.1% | 17.2% | -92 | -2.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 306 | 7.7% | 8.9% | 348 | 8.7% | 11.1% | -42 | -1.0pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 276 | 6.9% | 5.2% | 295 | 7.4% | 5.1% | -19 | -0.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 153 | 3.8% | 4.3% | 194 | 4.8% | 5.6% | -41 | -1.0pp |
| Not stated | 146 | 3.7% | 4.1% | 288 | 7.2% | 8.0% | -142 | -3.5pp |
| Hinduism | 77 | 1.9% | 2.3% | 50 | 1.2% | 1.5% | +27 | +0.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 57 | 1.4% | 1.8% | 66 | 1.6% | 1.9% | -9 | -0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 47 | 1.2% | 1.7% | 63 | 1.6% | 1.6% | -16 | -0.4pp |
| Lutheran | 45 | 1.1% | 1.9% | 66 | 1.6% | 2.4% | -21 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 3,992 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,004 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -12 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.