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 Mid Murray (DC), accounting for 45.9% (4,206 people). This share was lower than Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,231 people and 11.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mid Murray (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mid Murray (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mid Murray (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
4,206
% of total
45.9%
Change from 2016
+11.5pp
4,206
45.9%
+11.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,136
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
1,136
12.4%
+0.1pp
Lutheran
2021 count
1,039
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
1,039
11.3%
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
813
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
813
8.9%
-1.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
667
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
667
7.3%
-1.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
599
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
599
6.5%
-4.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
167
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
167
1.8%
-0.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
97
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
97
1.1%
-0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
71
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
71
0.8%
+0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
70
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
70
0.8%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,231
+11.5pp
Not stated
+70
+0.1pp
Lutheran
-166
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-50
-1.1pp
Western Catholic
-129
-1.9pp
Uniting Church
-313
-4.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-43
-0.6pp
Baptist
-11
-0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+32
+0.3pp
Presbyterian
-16
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Mid Murray (DC). 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 | 4,206 | 45.9% | 47.5% | 2,975 | 34.4% | 35.0% | +1,231 | +11.5pp |
| Not stated | 1,136 | 12.4% | 8.9% | 1,066 | 12.3% | 9.8% | +70 | +0.1pp |
| Lutheran | 1,039 | 11.3% | 5.3% | 1,205 | 14.0% | 6.5% | -166 | -2.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 813 | 8.9% | 7.8% | 863 | 10.0% | 10.7% | -50 | -1.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 667 | 7.3% | 11.7% | 796 | 9.2% | 14.5% | -129 | -1.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 599 | 6.5% | 7.7% | 912 | 10.6% | 11.4% | -313 | -4.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 167 | 1.8% | 2.5% | 210 | 2.4% | 2.7% | -43 | -0.6pp |
| Baptist | 97 | 1.1% | 1.1% | 108 | 1.3% | 1.2% | -11 | -0.2pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 71 | 0.8% | 1.0% | 39 | 0.5% | 1.0% | +32 | +0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 70 | 0.8% | 1.1% | 86 | 1.0% | 1.7% | -16 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 9,164 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,636 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +528 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.