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 Mannum, accounting for 47.1% (1,380 people). This share was higher than Mid Murray (DC) (45.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 491 people and 6.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mannum - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mannum in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid Murray (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mannum, with comparison markers for Mid Murray (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,380
% of total
47.1%
Change from 2016
+6.1pp
1,380
47.1%
+6.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
317
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
317
10.8%
-3.2pp
Lutheran
2021 count
274
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+8.7pp
274
9.3%
+8.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
267
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
267
9.1%
+1.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
233
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-10.4pp
233
7.9%
-10.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
215
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
215
7.3%
+1.8pp
Baptist
2021 count
46
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
46
1.6%
-0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
44
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
44
1.5%
-1.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
32
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
32
1.1%
+0.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
22
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
22
0.8%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+491
+6.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+14
-3.2pp
Lutheran
+262
+8.7pp
Not stated
+95
+1.2pp
Western Catholic
-163
-10.4pp
Uniting Church
+96
+1.8pp
Baptist
+9
-0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-20
-1.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+24
+0.7pp
Presbyterian
+1
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Mannum. 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 | 1,380 | 47.1% | 45.9% | 889 | 41.0% | 34.4% | +491 | +6.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 317 | 10.8% | 8.9% | 303 | 14.0% | 10.0% | +14 | -3.2pp |
| Lutheran | 274 | 9.3% | 11.3% | 12 | 0.6% | 14.0% | +262 | +8.7pp |
| Not stated | 267 | 9.1% | 12.4% | 172 | 7.9% | 12.3% | +95 | +1.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 233 | 7.9% | 7.3% | 396 | 18.3% | 9.2% | -163 | -10.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 215 | 7.3% | 6.5% | 119 | 5.5% | 10.6% | +96 | +1.8pp |
| Baptist | 46 | 1.6% | 1.1% | 37 | 1.7% | 1.3% | +9 | -0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 44 | 1.5% | 1.8% | 64 | 3.0% | 2.4% | -20 | -1.5pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 32 | 1.1% | 0.8% | 8 | 0.4% | 0.5% | +24 | +0.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 22 | 0.8% | 0.8% | 21 | 1.0% | 1.0% | +1 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 2,931 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,167 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +764 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.