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 Swan Reach (SA), accounting for 36.2% (94 people). This share was lower than Mid Murray (DC) (45.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Uniting Church, which decreased by 21 people and 6.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Swan Reach (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Swan Reach (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid Murray (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Swan Reach (SA), with comparison markers for Mid Murray (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
94
% of total
36.2%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
94
36.2%
+3.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
73
% of total
28.1%
Change from 2016
+17.0pp
73
28.1%
+17.0pp
Lutheran
2021 count
35
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
35
13.5%
-0.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
21
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
21
8.1%
-3.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
19
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
19
7.3%
-0.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
12
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-6.9pp
12
4.6%
-6.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1
+3.9pp
Not stated
+41
+17.0pp
Lutheran
-6
-0.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-12
-3.4pp
Western Catholic
-4
-0.7pp
Uniting Church
-21
-6.9pp
Data table
Religion for Swan Reach (SA). 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 | 94 | 36.2% | 45.9% | 93 | 32.3% | 34.4% | +1 | +3.9pp |
| Not stated | 73 | 28.1% | 12.4% | 32 | 11.1% | 12.3% | +41 | +17.0pp |
| Lutheran | 35 | 13.5% | 11.3% | 41 | 14.2% | 14.0% | -6 | -0.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 21 | 8.1% | 8.9% | 33 | 11.5% | 10.0% | -12 | -3.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 7.3% | 7.3% | 23 | 8.0% | 9.2% | -4 | -0.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 12 | 4.6% | 6.5% | 33 | 11.5% | 10.6% | -21 | -6.9pp |
| Total | 260 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 288 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -28 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.