Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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, Lutheran was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Areyonga, accounting for 63% (148 people). This share was higher than MacDonnell (R) (38.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Christianity, nfd, which increased by 11 people and 4.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Areyonga - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Areyonga in 2021 for persons, with comparison against MacDonnell (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Areyonga, with comparison markers for MacDonnell (R).
Lutheran
No Religion, so described
Christianity, nfd
Not stated
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Lutheran
-3
-16.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+11
+4.2pp
Not stated
-14
-9.0pp
Data table
Religion for Areyonga. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with MacDonnell (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | MacDonnell (R)% | Count | % | MacDonnell (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Lutheran | 148 | 63.0% | 38.5% | 151 | 79.5% | 36.1% | -3 | -16.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 50 | 21.3% | 16.6% | - | - | 8.7% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 16 | 6.8% | 1.2% | 5 | 2.6% | 2.6% | +11 | +4.2pp |
| Not stated | 16 | 6.8% | 21.0% | 30 | 15.8% | 30.2% | -14 | -9.0pp |
| Total | 235 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 190 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +45 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.