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 Avoca Dell, accounting for 55.1% (87 people). This share was higher than Murray Bridge (RC) (47.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 40 people and 20 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Avoca Dell - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Avoca Dell in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Murray Bridge (RC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Avoca Dell, with comparison markers for Murray Bridge (RC).
No Religion, so described
Lutheran
Not stated
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+40
+20.0pp
Lutheran
+3
0.0pp
Not stated
-7
-7.1pp
Data table
Religion for Avoca Dell. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Murray Bridge (RC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Murray Bridge (RC)% | Count | % | Murray Bridge (RC)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 87 | 55.1% | 47.7% | 47 | 35.1% | 35.8% | +40 | +20.0pp |
| Lutheran | 20 | 12.7% | 6.2% | 17 | 12.7% | 7.9% | +3 | 0.0pp |
| Not stated | 17 | 10.8% | 9.7% | 24 | 17.9% | 10.2% | -7 | -7.1pp |
| Total | 158 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 134 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +24 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.