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 Long Flat (SA), accounting for 54.5% (54 people). This share was higher than Murray Bridge (RC) (47.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 46 people and 30.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Long Flat (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Long Flat (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 Long Flat (SA), with comparison markers for Murray Bridge (RC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
54
% of total
54.5%
Change from 2016
+30.3pp
54
54.5%
+30.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
12
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-
12
12.1%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+46
+30.3pp
Data table
Religion for Long Flat (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 | 54 | 54.5% | 47.7% | 8 | 24.2% | 35.8% | +46 | +30.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 12.1% | 11.0% | - | - | 13.6% | - | - |
| Total | 99 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 33 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +66 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.