53.7% ▲ +44.7%
Higher than 88% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 37.1%
- 2016: 48.3%
- 2021: 53.7%
Share of people reporting no religion (incl. secular and other spiritual beliefs).
5000, SA · Postcode
What people believe — religious affiliation and those with no religion.
A far higher share of people report having no religion in postcode 5000 compared to the rest of the country. Over half the population now identifies as non-religious, a figure that has climbed steadily over the last decade. This marks a significant departure from both state and national patterns.
The mix of religions, and people with no religion.
No religion is the most common response at 53.7%, which is far above the Australian figure of 38.9% and rose 17 points since 2011. Other common affiliations include Christianity at 23.5%, Buddhism at 4.9%, Hinduism at 3.2%, and Islam at 2.9%.
53.7% ▲ +44.7%
Higher than 88% of postcode areas.
Share of people reporting no religion (incl. secular and other spiritual beliefs).
In 5000, SA, No religion is the majority at 54%; Christianity is next at 23%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Religion in 5000, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5000/5000-sa/topic/religion