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 Jervois, accounting for 57.6% (141 people). This share was higher than Murray Bridge (RC) (47.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 29 people and 9.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Jervois - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Jervois in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Murray Bridge (RC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Jervois, with comparison markers for Murray Bridge (RC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
141
% of total
57.6%
Change from 2016
+9.1pp
141
57.6%
+9.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
46
% of total
18.8%
Change from 2016
+10.6pp
46
18.8%
+10.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
16
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-7.8pp
16
6.5%
-7.8pp
Lutheran
2021 count
14
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
14
5.7%
+1.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
13
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-11.6pp
13
5.3%
-11.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+29
+9.1pp
Western Catholic
+27
+10.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-17
-7.8pp
Lutheran
+4
+1.4pp
Uniting Church
-26
-11.6pp
Data table
Religion for Jervois. 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 | 141 | 57.6% | 47.7% | 112 | 48.5% | 35.8% | +29 | +9.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 46 | 18.8% | 11.0% | 19 | 8.2% | 13.6% | +27 | +10.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 16 | 6.5% | 5.8% | 33 | 14.3% | 7.9% | -17 | -7.8pp |
| Lutheran | 14 | 5.7% | 6.2% | 10 | 4.3% | 7.9% | +4 | +1.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 13 | 5.3% | 6.3% | 39 | 16.9% | 10.0% | -26 | -11.6pp |
| Total | 245 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 231 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +14 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.