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 Monteith, accounting for 45.6% (47 people). This share was lower than Murray Bridge (RC) (47.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 8 people and 4.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Monteith - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Monteith in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Murray Bridge (RC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Monteith, with comparison markers for Murray Bridge (RC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
47
% of total
45.6%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
47
45.6%
+1.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
15
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
15
14.6%
-4.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
11
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+5.8pp
11
10.7%
+5.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-7
+1.3pp
Western Catholic
-8
-4.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+5
+5.8pp
Data table
Religion for Monteith. 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 | 47 | 45.6% | 47.7% | 54 | 44.3% | 35.8% | -7 | +1.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 15 | 14.6% | 11.0% | 23 | 18.9% | 13.6% | -8 | -4.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 11 | 10.7% | 5.8% | 6 | 4.9% | 7.9% | +5 | +5.8pp |
| Total | 103 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 122 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -19 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.