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 West Torrens (C), accounting for 37.9% (23,401 people). This share was lower than Greater Adelaide (44.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 5,463 people and 6.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
West Torrens (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for West Torrens (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Adelaide and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for West Torrens (C), with comparison markers for Greater Adelaide.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
23,401
% of total
37.9%
Change from 2016
+6.9pp
23,401
37.9%
+6.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
11,979
% of total
19.4%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
11,979
19.4%
-1.9pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
4,797
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
4,797
7.8%
-0.7pp
Hinduism
2021 count
3,326
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
3,326
5.4%
+2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
3,058
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
3,058
5.0%
-1.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
2,673
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
2,673
4.3%
-3.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
2,113
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
2,113
3.4%
-1.4pp
Islam
2021 count
1,682
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
1,682
2.7%
-0.1pp
Sikhism
2021 count
1,575
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
1,575
2.6%
+0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
1,332
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
1,332
2.2%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+5,463
+6.9pp
Western Catholic
-374
-1.9pp
Greek Orthodox
-122
-0.7pp
Hinduism
+1,378
+2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-728
-1.5pp
Not stated
-1,813
-3.4pp
Uniting Church
-677
-1.4pp
Islam
+77
-0.1pp
Sikhism
+530
+0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+124
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for West Torrens (C). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Adelaide.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Adelaide% | Count | % | Greater Adelaide% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 23,401 | 37.9% | 44.6% | 17,938 | 31.0% | 35.6% | +5,463 | +6.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 11,979 | 19.4% | 16.4% | 12,353 | 21.3% | 18.9% | -374 | -1.9pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 4,797 | 7.8% | 2.4% | 4,919 | 8.5% | 2.5% | -122 | -0.7pp |
| Hinduism | 3,326 | 5.4% | 2.7% | 1,948 | 3.4% | 1.7% | +1,378 | +2.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 3,058 | 5.0% | 7.0% | 3,786 | 6.5% | 9.8% | -728 | -1.5pp |
| Not stated | 2,673 | 4.3% | 5.2% | 4,486 | 7.7% | 8.0% | -1,813 | -3.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 2,113 | 3.4% | 3.9% | 2,790 | 4.8% | 5.8% | -677 | -1.4pp |
| Islam | 1,682 | 2.7% | 2.8% | 1,605 | 2.8% | 2.1% | +77 | -0.1pp |
| Sikhism | 1,575 | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1,045 | 1.8% | 0.6% | +530 | +0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 1,332 | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1,208 | 2.1% | 2.8% | +124 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 61,694 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 57,928 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,766 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.