Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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, accounting for 62.9% (124 people). This share was higher than Murray Bridge (RC) (47.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 26 people and 13.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Monarto - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Monarto 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, with comparison markers for Murray Bridge (RC).
No Religion, so described
Lutheran
Uniting Church
Christianity, nfd
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+26
+13.9pp
Lutheran
+3
+1.6pp
Uniting Church
-7
-3.4pp
Data table
Religion for Monarto. 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 | 124 | 62.9% | 47.7% | 98 | 49.0% | 35.8% | +26 | +13.9pp |
| Lutheran | 19 | 9.6% | 6.2% | 16 | 8.0% | 7.9% | +3 | +1.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 5.6% | 6.3% | 18 | 9.0% | 10.0% | -7 | -3.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 10 | 5.1% | 3.3% | - | - | 4.2% | - | - |
| Total | 197 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 200 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -3 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.