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 Callington (part), accounting for 58.7% (367 people). This share was higher than Murray Bridge (RC) (47.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 100 people and 15.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Callington (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Callington (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Murray Bridge (RC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Callington (part), with comparison markers for Murray Bridge (RC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
367
% of total
58.7%
Change from 2016
+15.8pp
367
58.7%
+15.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
52
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
52
8.3%
+2.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
52
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
52
8.3%
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
28
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
28
4.5%
-4.2pp
Lutheran
2021 count
25
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
25
4.0%
-4.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
22
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
22
3.5%
-2.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
17
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
17
2.7%
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
17
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
17
2.7%
-2.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
17
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
17
2.7%
+1.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+100
+15.8pp
Western Catholic
+15
+2.4pp
Not stated
-20
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-26
-4.2pp
Lutheran
-29
-4.7pp
Christianity, nfd
-13
-2.1pp
Baptist
-2
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
-12
-2.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+9
+1.4pp
Data table
Religion for Callington (part). 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 | 367 | 58.7% | 47.7% | 267 | 42.9% | 35.8% | +100 | +15.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 52 | 8.3% | 11.0% | 37 | 5.9% | 13.6% | +15 | +2.4pp |
| Not stated | 52 | 8.3% | 9.7% | 72 | 11.6% | 10.2% | -20 | -3.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 28 | 4.5% | 5.8% | 54 | 8.7% | 7.9% | -26 | -4.2pp |
| Lutheran | 25 | 4.0% | 6.2% | 54 | 8.7% | 7.9% | -29 | -4.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 22 | 3.5% | 3.3% | 35 | 5.6% | 4.2% | -13 | -2.1pp |
| Baptist | 17 | 2.7% | 0.9% | 19 | 3.1% | 1.0% | -2 | -0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 17 | 2.7% | 6.3% | 29 | 4.7% | 10.0% | -12 | -2.0pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 17 | 2.7% | 1.9% | 8 | 1.3% | 1.4% | +9 | +1.4pp |
| Total | 625 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 622 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.