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 Milendella, accounting for 45% (27 people). This share was higher than Mid Murray (DC) (11.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Lutheran, which decreased by 6 people and 21 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Milendella - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Milendella
Mid Murray (DC)

Lutheran

2021 count

27

% of total

45.0%

Change from 2016

-21.0pp

No Religion, so described

2021 count

11

% of total

18.3%

Change from 2016

+4.3pp

Data table

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

Religion for Milendella. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid Murray (DC).
Religion for Milendella. 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
Lutheran2745.0%11.3%3366.0%14.0%-6-21.0pp
No Religion, so described1118.3%45.9%714.0%34.4%+4+4.3pp
Total60100.0%100.0%50100.0%100.0%+100.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.