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 Pompoota, accounting for 73.6% (39 people). This share was higher than Mid Murray (DC) (45.9%).
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Pompoota - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Pompoota in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid Murray (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pompoota, with comparison markers for Mid Murray (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
39
% of total
73.6%
Change from 2016
-
39
73.6%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Data table
Religion for Pompoota. 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 | 39 | 73.6% | 45.9% | - | - | 34.4% | - | - |
| Total | 53 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 12 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +41 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.