Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Murbko (part), accounting for 37% (37 people). This share was lower than Mid Murray (DC) (45.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 12 people and 11.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Murbko (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Murbko (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid Murray (DC) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Murbko (part), with comparison markers for Mid Murray (DC).
No Religion, so described
Lutheran
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+4
+0.7pp
Lutheran
+1
-1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+12
+11.7pp
Western Catholic
-1
-2.4pp
Data table
Religion for Murbko (part). 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 | 37 | 37.0% | 45.9% | 33 | 36.3% | 34.4% | +4 | +0.7pp |
| Lutheran | 21 | 21.0% | 11.3% | 20 | 22.0% | 14.0% | +1 | -1.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 15 | 15.0% | 8.9% | 3 | 3.3% | 10.0% | +12 | +11.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 13 | 13.0% | 7.3% | 14 | 15.4% | 9.2% | -1 | -2.4pp |
| Total | 100 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 91 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +9 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.