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 Karoonda East Murray (DC), accounting for 39.3% (390 people). This share was lower than Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 121 people and 14.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Karoonda East Murray (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Karoonda East Murray (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Karoonda East Murray (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
390
% of total
39.3%
Change from 2016
+14.3pp
390
39.3%
+14.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
133
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
-8.7pp
133
13.4%
-8.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
115
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
115
11.6%
+3.2pp
Lutheran
2021 count
109
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
109
11.0%
-3.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
84
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
84
8.5%
-1.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
61
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
61
6.1%
-2.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
60
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
60
6.0%
-0.5pp
Seventh-day Adventist
2021 count
11
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
11
1.1%
+0.4pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+121
+14.3pp
Uniting Church
-105
-8.7pp
Not stated
+25
+3.2pp
Lutheran
-42
-3.0pp
Western Catholic
-24
-1.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-32
-2.5pp
Christianity, nfd
-10
-0.5pp
Seventh-day Adventist
+4
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Karoonda East Murray (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 | 390 | 39.3% | 47.5% | 269 | 25.0% | 35.0% | +121 | +14.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 133 | 13.4% | 7.7% | 238 | 22.1% | 11.4% | -105 | -8.7pp |
| Not stated | 115 | 11.6% | 8.9% | 90 | 8.4% | 9.8% | +25 | +3.2pp |
| Lutheran | 109 | 11.0% | 5.3% | 151 | 14.0% | 6.5% | -42 | -3.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 84 | 8.5% | 11.7% | 108 | 10.0% | 14.5% | -24 | -1.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 61 | 6.1% | 7.8% | 93 | 8.6% | 10.7% | -32 | -2.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 60 | 6.0% | 2.5% | 70 | 6.5% | 2.7% | -10 | -0.5pp |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 11 | 1.1% | 0.2% | 7 | 0.7% | 0.2% | +4 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 993 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,076 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -83 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.