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 Keyneton, accounting for 40.4% (127 people). This share was lower than Mid Murray (DC) (45.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 45 people and 13.9 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Keyneton - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Keyneton in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid Murray (DC) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Keyneton, with comparison markers for Mid Murray (DC).

Keyneton
Mid Murray (DC)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

127

% of total

40.4%

Change from 2016

+13.9pp

Lutheran

2021 count

71

% of total

22.6%

Change from 2016

-3.9pp

Not stated

2021 count

34

% of total

10.8%

Change from 2016

+0.2pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

22

% of total

7.0%

Change from 2016

-5.3pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

21

% of total

6.7%

Change from 2016

-2.0pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

18

% of total

5.7%

Change from 2016

-1.4pp

Data table

Religion for Keyneton. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid Murray (DC).

Religion for Keyneton. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid Murray (DC).
Religion for Keyneton. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid Murray (DC).
Category20212016Change
Count%Mid Murray (DC)%Count%Mid Murray (DC)%Countpp
No Religion, so described12740.4%45.9%8226.5%34.4%+45+13.9pp
Lutheran7122.6%11.3%8226.5%14.0%-11-3.9pp
Not stated3410.8%12.4%3310.6%12.3%+1+0.2pp
Western Catholic227.0%7.3%3812.3%9.2%-16-5.3pp
Uniting Church216.7%6.5%278.7%10.6%-6-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia185.7%8.9%227.1%10.0%-4-1.4pp
Total314100.0%100.0%310100.0%100.0%+40.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.