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 Brinkley, accounting for 58.4% (59 people). This share was higher than Murray Bridge (RC) (47.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 26 people and 18.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Brinkley - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Brinkley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Murray Bridge (RC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Brinkley, with comparison markers for Murray Bridge (RC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
59
% of total
58.4%
Change from 2016
+18.6pp
59
58.4%
+18.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
12
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
12
11.9%
+1.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
10
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
10
9.9%
-4.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+26
+18.6pp
Not stated
+3
+1.1pp
Uniting Church
-2
-4.6pp
Data table
Religion for Brinkley. 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 | 59 | 58.4% | 47.7% | 33 | 39.8% | 35.8% | +26 | +18.6pp |
| Not stated | 12 | 11.9% | 9.7% | 9 | 10.8% | 10.2% | +3 | +1.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 9.9% | 6.3% | 12 | 14.5% | 10.0% | -2 | -4.6pp |
| Total | 101 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 83 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +18 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.