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 Tepko, accounting for 50% (12 people). This share was higher than Mid Murray (DC) (45.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Lutheran, which decreased by 5 people and 28.6 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Tepko - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Tepko in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid Murray (DC) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Tepko, with comparison markers for Mid Murray (DC).

Tepko
Mid Murray (DC)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

12

% of total

50.0%

Change from 2016

+11.9pp

Data table

Religion for Tepko. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid Murray (DC).

Religion for Tepko. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid Murray (DC).
Religion for Tepko. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid Murray (DC).
Category20212016Change
Count%Mid Murray (DC)%Count%Mid Murray (DC)%Countpp
No Religion, so described1250.0%45.9%838.1%34.4%+4+11.9pp
Total24100.0%100.0%21100.0%100.0%+30.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.