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 Truro (part), accounting for 44% (231 people). This share was lower than Mid Murray (DC) (45.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 65 people and 12.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Truro (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Truro (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid Murray (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Truro (part), with comparison markers for Mid Murray (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
231
% of total
44.0%
Change from 2016
+12.9pp
231
44.0%
+12.9pp
Lutheran
2021 count
114
% of total
21.7%
Change from 2016
-11.4pp
114
21.7%
-11.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
50
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
50
9.5%
+2.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
34
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
34
6.5%
-4.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
33
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
33
6.3%
-1.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
32
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
32
6.1%
+0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
17
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-
17
3.2%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+65
+12.9pp
Lutheran
-63
-11.4pp
Not stated
+13
+2.6pp
Uniting Church
-24
-4.4pp
Western Catholic
-11
-1.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+2
+0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Truro (part). 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 | 231 | 44.0% | 45.9% | 166 | 31.1% | 34.4% | +65 | +12.9pp |
| Lutheran | 114 | 21.7% | 11.3% | 177 | 33.1% | 14.0% | -63 | -11.4pp |
| Not stated | 50 | 9.5% | 12.4% | 37 | 6.9% | 12.3% | +13 | +2.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 34 | 6.5% | 6.5% | 58 | 10.9% | 10.6% | -24 | -4.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 33 | 6.3% | 7.3% | 44 | 8.2% | 9.2% | -11 | -1.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 32 | 6.1% | 8.9% | 30 | 5.6% | 10.0% | +2 | +0.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 17 | 3.2% | 1.8% | - | - | 2.4% | - | - |
| Total | 525 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 534 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -9 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.