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 decreased by 5,126 people, while its share rose by 19 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
+19.0pp
288
58.2%
+19.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
53
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
53
10.7%
+0.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
40
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
40
8.1%
-0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
31
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
31
6.3%
-1.2pp
Lutheran
2021 count
27
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
27
5.5%
-0.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
26
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-7.6pp
26
5.3%
-7.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
12
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
12
2.4%
-1.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-5,126
+19.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,327
+0.7pp
Not stated
-1,112
-0.2pp
Uniting Church
-1,005
-1.2pp
Lutheran
-820
-0.6pp
Western Catholic
-1,755
-7.6pp
Christianity, nfd
-471
-1.1pp
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% | 5,414 | 39.2% | 34.4% | -5,126 | +19.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 53 | 10.7% | 8.9% | 1,380 | 10.0% | 10.0% | -1,327 | +0.7pp |
| Not stated | 40 | 8.1% | 12.4% | 1,152 | 8.3% | 12.3% | -1,112 | -0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 31 | 6.3% | 6.5% | 1,036 | 7.5% | 10.6% | -1,005 | -1.2pp |
| Lutheran | 27 | 5.5% | 11.3% | 847 | 6.1% | 14.0% | -820 | -0.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 26 | 5.3% | 7.3% | 1,781 | 12.9% | 9.2% | -1,755 | -7.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 12 | 2.4% | 1.8% | 483 | 3.5% | 2.4% | -471 | -1.1pp |
| Total | 495 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 13,818 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -13,323 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.