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 Ettrick (SA), accounting for 63.6% (21 people). This share was higher than Murray Bridge (RC) (47.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 5 people, while its share rose by 26.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Ettrick (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Ettrick (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Murray Bridge (RC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ettrick (SA), with comparison markers for Murray Bridge (RC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
21
% of total
63.6%
Change from 2016
+26.5pp
21
63.6%
+26.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-5
+26.5pp
Data table
Religion for Ettrick (SA). 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 | 21 | 63.6% | 47.7% | 26 | 37.1% | 35.8% | -5 | +26.5pp |
| Total | 33 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 70 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -37 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.