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 Nildottie, accounting for 39.1% (86 people). This share was lower than Mid Murray (DC) (45.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 12 people, while its share fell by 0.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Nildottie - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Nildottie in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid Murray (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Nildottie, with comparison markers for Mid Murray (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
86
% of total
39.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
86
39.1%
-0.5pp
Lutheran
2021 count
55
% of total
25.0%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
55
25.0%
-1.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
31
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
+7.1pp
31
14.1%
+7.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
19
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
19
8.6%
+1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
13
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
13
5.9%
-4.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+12
-0.5pp
Lutheran
+6
-1.2pp
Not stated
+18
+7.1pp
Western Catholic
+6
+1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-7
-4.8pp
Data table
Religion for Nildottie. 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 | 86 | 39.1% | 45.9% | 74 | 39.6% | 34.4% | +12 | -0.5pp |
| Lutheran | 55 | 25.0% | 11.3% | 49 | 26.2% | 14.0% | +6 | -1.2pp |
| Not stated | 31 | 14.1% | 12.4% | 13 | 7.0% | 12.3% | +18 | +7.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 8.6% | 7.3% | 13 | 7.0% | 9.2% | +6 | +1.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 13 | 5.9% | 8.9% | 20 | 10.7% | 10.0% | -7 | -4.8pp |
| Total | 220 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 187 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +33 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.