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 Monarto South, accounting for 56.5% (87 people). This share was higher than Murray Bridge (RC) (47.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 27 people and 17.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Monarto South - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Monarto South in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Murray Bridge (RC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Monarto South, with comparison markers for Murray Bridge (RC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
87
% of total
56.5%
Change from 2016
+17.5pp
87
56.5%
+17.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
13
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
13
8.4%
-4.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
12
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
12
7.8%
-6.5pp
Lutheran
2021 count
12
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
12
7.8%
0.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
12
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
12
7.8%
+3.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+27
+17.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-7
-4.6pp
Western Catholic
-10
-6.5pp
Lutheran
0
0.0pp
Uniting Church
+6
+3.9pp
Data table
Religion for Monarto South. 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 | 87 | 56.5% | 47.7% | 60 | 39.0% | 35.8% | +27 | +17.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 13 | 8.4% | 5.8% | 20 | 13.0% | 7.9% | -7 | -4.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 7.8% | 11.0% | 22 | 14.3% | 13.6% | -10 | -6.5pp |
| Lutheran | 12 | 7.8% | 6.2% | 12 | 7.8% | 7.9% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 12 | 7.8% | 6.3% | 6 | 3.9% | 10.0% | +6 | +3.9pp |
| Total | 154 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 154 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.