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 Morgan, accounting for 58.2% (288 people). This share was higher than Mid Murray (DC) (45.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 117 people and 22.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Morgan - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Morgan in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid Murray (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Morgan, with comparison markers for Mid Murray (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
288
% of total
58.2%
Change from 2016
+22.9pp
288
58.2%
+22.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
53
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
53
10.7%
-5.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
40
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
40
8.1%
+0.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
31
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-8.1pp
31
6.3%
-8.1pp
Lutheran
2021 count
27
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
27
5.5%
-0.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
26
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-6.2pp
26
5.3%
-6.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
12
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
12
2.4%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+117
+22.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-24
-5.2pp
Not stated
+3
+0.5pp
Uniting Church
-39
-8.1pp
Lutheran
-4
-0.9pp
Western Catholic
-30
-6.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+3
+0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Morgan. 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 | 288 | 58.2% | 45.9% | 171 | 35.3% | 34.4% | +117 | +22.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 53 | 10.7% | 8.9% | 77 | 15.9% | 10.0% | -24 | -5.2pp |
| Not stated | 40 | 8.1% | 12.4% | 37 | 7.6% | 12.3% | +3 | +0.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 31 | 6.3% | 6.5% | 70 | 14.4% | 10.6% | -39 | -8.1pp |
| Lutheran | 27 | 5.5% | 11.3% | 31 | 6.4% | 14.0% | -4 | -0.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 26 | 5.3% | 7.3% | 56 | 11.5% | 9.2% | -30 | -6.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 12 | 2.4% | 1.8% | 9 | 1.9% | 2.4% | +3 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 495 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 485 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +10 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.