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 Sedan, accounting for 47.6% (100 people). This share was higher than Mid Murray (DC) (45.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 24 people and 9.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Sedan - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Sedan in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid Murray (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Sedan, with comparison markers for Mid Murray (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
100
% of total
47.6%
Change from 2016
+9.2pp
100
47.6%
+9.2pp
Lutheran
2021 count
35
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
-7.0pp
35
16.7%
-7.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
35
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
35
16.7%
0.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
14
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
14
6.7%
+4.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
12
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
12
5.7%
-2.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+24
+9.2pp
Lutheran
-12
-7.0pp
Not stated
+2
0.0pp
Uniting Church
+10
+4.7pp
Western Catholic
-4
-2.4pp
Data table
Religion for Sedan. 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 | 100 | 47.6% | 45.9% | 76 | 38.4% | 34.4% | +24 | +9.2pp |
| Lutheran | 35 | 16.7% | 11.3% | 47 | 23.7% | 14.0% | -12 | -7.0pp |
| Not stated | 35 | 16.7% | 12.4% | 33 | 16.7% | 12.3% | +2 | 0.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 14 | 6.7% | 6.5% | 4 | 2.0% | 10.6% | +10 | +4.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 5.7% | 7.3% | 16 | 8.1% | 9.2% | -4 | -2.4pp |
| Total | 210 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 198 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +12 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.