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 Melrose (SA), accounting for 41.4% (142 people). This share was higher than Mount Remarkable (DC) (40.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 17 people and 3.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Melrose (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Melrose (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Remarkable (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Melrose (SA), with comparison markers for Mount Remarkable (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
142
% of total
41.4%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
142
41.4%
+3.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
69
% of total
20.1%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
69
20.1%
-4.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
37
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
37
10.8%
+3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
33
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
33
9.6%
-3.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
23
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
23
6.7%
-2.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
10
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-
10
2.9%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+17
+3.4pp
Uniting Church
-11
-4.2pp
Western Catholic
+12
+3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-9
-3.2pp
Not stated
-8
-2.7pp
Data table
Religion for Melrose (SA). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mount Remarkable (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mount Remarkable (DC)% | Count | % | Mount Remarkable (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 142 | 41.4% | 40.1% | 125 | 38.0% | 31.1% | +17 | +3.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 69 | 20.1% | 14.3% | 80 | 24.3% | 19.1% | -11 | -4.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 37 | 10.8% | 12.5% | 25 | 7.6% | 13.9% | +12 | +3.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 33 | 9.6% | 9.5% | 42 | 12.8% | 11.5% | -9 | -3.2pp |
| Not stated | 23 | 6.7% | 10.7% | 31 | 9.4% | 9.3% | -8 | -2.7pp |
| Baptist | 10 | 2.9% | 1.3% | - | - | 1.3% | - | - |
| Total | 343 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 329 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +14 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.