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, Lutheran was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Dutton (part), accounting for 33.1% (39 people). This share was higher than Mid Murray (DC) (11.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 31 people, while its share fell by 8.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Dutton (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Dutton (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid Murray (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dutton (part), with comparison markers for Mid Murray (DC).
Lutheran
2021 count
39
% of total
33.1%
Change from 2016
-
39
33.1%
-
No Religion, so described
2021 count
34
% of total
28.8%
Change from 2016
-8.7pp
34
28.8%
-8.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
12
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-
12
10.2%
-
Not stated
2021 count
10
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-
10
8.5%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+31
-8.7pp
Data table
Religion for Dutton (part). 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 | |
| Lutheran | 39 | 33.1% | 11.3% | - | - | 14.0% | - | - |
| No Religion, so described | 34 | 28.8% | 45.9% | 3 | 37.5% | 34.4% | +31 | -8.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 10.2% | 7.3% | - | - | 9.2% | - | - |
| Not stated | 10 | 8.5% | 12.4% | - | - | 12.3% | - | - |
| Total | 118 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +110 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.