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 Murray Bridge (RC), accounting for 47.7% (10,320 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,858 people and 11.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Murray Bridge (RC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Murray Bridge (RC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Murray Bridge (RC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
10,320
% of total
47.7%
Change from 2016
+11.9pp
10,320
47.7%
+11.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,388
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
2,388
11.0%
-2.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
2,107
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
2,107
9.7%
-0.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
1,359
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
1,359
6.3%
-3.7pp
Lutheran
2021 count
1,350
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
1,350
6.2%
-1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,257
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
1,257
5.8%
-2.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
714
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
714
3.3%
-0.9pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
420
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
420
1.9%
+0.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
201
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
201
0.9%
-0.1pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
197
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
197
0.9%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,858
+11.9pp
Western Catholic
-441
-2.6pp
Not stated
-24
-0.5pp
Uniting Church
-717
-3.7pp
Lutheran
-300
-1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-387
-2.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-151
-0.9pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+127
+0.5pp
Baptist
-12
-0.1pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+18
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Murray Bridge (RC). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional SA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 10,320 | 47.7% | 47.5% | 7,462 | 35.8% | 35.0% | +2,858 | +11.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,388 | 11.0% | 11.7% | 2,829 | 13.6% | 14.5% | -441 | -2.6pp |
| Not stated | 2,107 | 9.7% | 8.9% | 2,131 | 10.2% | 9.8% | -24 | -0.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 1,359 | 6.3% | 7.7% | 2,076 | 10.0% | 11.4% | -717 | -3.7pp |
| Lutheran | 1,350 | 6.2% | 5.3% | 1,650 | 7.9% | 6.5% | -300 | -1.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,257 | 5.8% | 7.8% | 1,644 | 7.9% | 10.7% | -387 | -2.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 714 | 3.3% | 2.5% | 865 | 4.2% | 2.7% | -151 | -0.9pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 420 | 1.9% | 1.0% | 293 | 1.4% | 1.0% | +127 | +0.5pp |
| Baptist | 201 | 0.9% | 1.1% | 213 | 1.0% | 1.2% | -12 | -0.1pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 197 | 0.9% | 0.4% | 179 | 0.9% | 0.4% | +18 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 21,630 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 20,843 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +787 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.