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 Sanderston, accounting for 68.8% (55 people). This share was higher than Mid Murray (DC) (45.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 1,897 people, while its share rose by 24.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Sanderston - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Sanderston in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid Murray (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Sanderston, with comparison markers for Mid Murray (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
55
% of total
68.8%
Change from 2016
+24.6pp
55
68.8%
+24.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-1,897
+24.6pp
Data table
Religion for Sanderston. 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 | 55 | 68.8% | 45.9% | 1,952 | 44.2% | 34.4% | -1,897 | +24.6pp |
| Total | 80 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,418 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -4,338 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.