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 Cowirra, accounting for 42.3% (69 people). This share was lower than Mid Murray (DC) (45.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 583 people and 12 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cowirra - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cowirra in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid Murray (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cowirra, with comparison markers for Mid Murray (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
69
% of total
42.3%
Change from 2016
-12.0pp
69
42.3%
-12.0pp
Lutheran
2021 count
25
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
+14.4pp
25
15.3%
+14.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
18
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
18
11.0%
+1.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
11
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
11
6.7%
-0.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
10
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-5.6pp
10
6.1%
-5.6pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
+5.3pp
10
6.1%
+5.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-583
-12.0pp
Lutheran
+14
+14.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-98
+1.3pp
Not stated
-77
-0.6pp
Western Catholic
-131
-5.6pp
Pentecostal, nfd
0
+5.3pp
Data table
Religion for Cowirra. 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 | 69 | 42.3% | 45.9% | 652 | 54.3% | 34.4% | -583 | -12.0pp |
| Lutheran | 25 | 15.3% | 11.3% | 11 | 0.9% | 14.0% | +14 | +14.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 18 | 11.0% | 8.9% | 116 | 9.7% | 10.0% | -98 | +1.3pp |
| Not stated | 11 | 6.7% | 12.4% | 88 | 7.3% | 12.3% | -77 | -0.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 10 | 6.1% | 7.3% | 141 | 11.7% | 9.2% | -131 | -5.6pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 10 | 6.1% | 0.8% | 10 | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0 | +5.3pp |
| Total | 163 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,201 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,038 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.