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, Lutheran was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Punthari, accounting for 35.3% (12 people). This share was higher than Mid Murray (DC) (11.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Lutheran, which decreased by 7 people and 9.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Punthari - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Punthari in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid Murray (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Punthari, with comparison markers for Mid Murray (DC).
Lutheran
No Religion, so described
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Lutheran
-7
-9.9pp
No Religion, so described
+1
+8.0pp
Data table
Religion for Punthari. 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 | |
| Lutheran | 12 | 35.3% | 11.3% | 19 | 45.2% | 14.0% | -7 | -9.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 10 | 29.4% | 45.9% | 9 | 21.4% | 34.4% | +1 | +8.0pp |
| Total | 34 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 42 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -8 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.