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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Murrin Bridge, accounting for 60.4% (32 people). This share was higher than Lachlan (A) (24.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 3,357 people and 14.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Murrin Bridge - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Murrin Bridge in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lachlan (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Murrin Bridge, with comparison markers for Lachlan (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
32
% of total
60.4%
Change from 2016
+35.8pp
32
60.4%
+35.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-2,929
+35.8pp
Data table
Religion for Murrin Bridge. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lachlan (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Lachlan (A)% | Count | % | Lachlan (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 32 | 60.4% | 24.7% | 2,961 | 24.6% | 25.5% | -2,929 | +35.8pp |
| Total | 53 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 12,059 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -12,006 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.