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 Berri and Barmera (DC), accounting for 47.6% (4,984 people). This share was similar to Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,301 people and 12.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Berri and Barmera (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Berri and Barmera (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Berri and Barmera (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
4,984
% of total
47.6%
Change from 2016
+12.7pp
4,984
47.6%
+12.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,215
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
1,215
11.6%
-3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
734
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
734
7.0%
-2.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
705
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
705
6.7%
-2.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
694
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
694
6.6%
-3.2pp
Lutheran
2021 count
530
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
530
5.1%
-1.2pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
517
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
517
4.9%
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
230
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
230
2.2%
-0.2pp
Sikhism
2021 count
207
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
207
2.0%
+0.6pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
121
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
121
1.2%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,301
+12.7pp
Western Catholic
-389
-3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-217
-2.0pp
Not stated
-249
-2.3pp
Uniting Church
-337
-3.2pp
Lutheran
-133
-1.2pp
Greek Orthodox
-31
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
-21
-0.2pp
Sikhism
+63
+0.6pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-1
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Berri and Barmera (DC). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional SA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 4,984 | 47.6% | 47.5% | 3,683 | 34.9% | 35.0% | +1,301 | +12.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,215 | 11.6% | 11.7% | 1,604 | 15.2% | 14.5% | -389 | -3.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 734 | 7.0% | 7.8% | 951 | 9.0% | 10.7% | -217 | -2.0pp |
| Not stated | 705 | 6.7% | 8.9% | 954 | 9.0% | 9.8% | -249 | -2.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 694 | 6.6% | 7.7% | 1,031 | 9.8% | 11.4% | -337 | -3.2pp |
| Lutheran | 530 | 5.1% | 5.3% | 663 | 6.3% | 6.5% | -133 | -1.2pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 517 | 4.9% | 0.6% | 548 | 5.2% | 0.6% | -31 | -0.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 230 | 2.2% | 2.5% | 251 | 2.4% | 2.7% | -21 | -0.2pp |
| Sikhism | 207 | 2.0% | 0.3% | 144 | 1.4% | 0.2% | +63 | +0.6pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 121 | 1.2% | 1.0% | 122 | 1.2% | 1.0% | -1 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 10,463 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10,551 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -88 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.