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 Maralinga Tjarutja (AC), accounting for 39.8% (37 people). This share was lower than Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 34 people and 34.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Maralinga Tjarutja (AC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Maralinga Tjarutja (AC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Maralinga Tjarutja (AC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
37
% of total
39.8%
Change from 2016
+34.3pp
37
39.8%
+34.3pp
Lutheran
2021 count
33
% of total
35.5%
Change from 2016
+24.6pp
33
35.5%
+24.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
15
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
-56.6pp
15
16.1%
-56.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+34
+34.3pp
Lutheran
+27
+24.6pp
Not stated
-25
-56.6pp
Data table
Religion for Maralinga Tjarutja (AC). 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 | 37 | 39.8% | 47.5% | 3 | 5.5% | 35.0% | +34 | +34.3pp |
| Lutheran | 33 | 35.5% | 5.3% | 6 | 10.9% | 6.5% | +27 | +24.6pp |
| Not stated | 15 | 16.1% | 8.9% | 40 | 72.7% | 9.8% | -25 | -56.6pp |
| Total | 93 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 55 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +38 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.