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 Blanchetown, accounting for 51.3% (155 people). This share was higher than Mid Murray (DC) (45.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 62 people and 21.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Blanchetown - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Blanchetown in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid Murray (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Blanchetown, with comparison markers for Mid Murray (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
155
% of total
51.3%
Change from 2016
+21.9pp
155
51.3%
+21.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
37
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
37
12.3%
-3.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
36
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
36
11.9%
-0.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
26
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
26
8.6%
-5.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
16
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
16
5.3%
-3.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+62
+21.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-13
-3.5pp
Western Catholic
-2
-0.1pp
Not stated
-18
-5.3pp
Uniting Church
-13
-3.9pp
Data table
Religion for Blanchetown. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid Murray (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mid Murray (DC)% | Count | % | Mid Murray (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 155 | 51.3% | 45.9% | 93 | 29.4% | 34.4% | +62 | +21.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 37 | 12.3% | 8.9% | 50 | 15.8% | 10.0% | -13 | -3.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 36 | 11.9% | 7.3% | 38 | 12.0% | 9.2% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Not stated | 26 | 8.6% | 12.4% | 44 | 13.9% | 12.3% | -18 | -5.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 16 | 5.3% | 6.5% | 29 | 9.2% | 10.6% | -13 | -3.9pp |
| Total | 302 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 316 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -14 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.