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 Murray Bridge East, accounting for 47.2% (559 people). This share was lower than Murray Bridge (RC) (47.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 203 people and 14.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Murray Bridge East - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Murray Bridge East in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Murray Bridge (RC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Murray Bridge East, with comparison markers for Murray Bridge (RC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
559
% of total
47.2%
Change from 2016
+14.8pp
559
47.2%
+14.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
136
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
136
11.5%
-3.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
101
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
101
8.5%
-3.2pp
Lutheran
2021 count
93
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
93
7.9%
-3.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
72
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
72
6.1%
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
69
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
69
5.8%
-2.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
60
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
60
5.1%
+2.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
42
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
42
3.5%
-0.7pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
10
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
10
0.8%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+203
+14.8pp
Western Catholic
-25
-3.2pp
Uniting Church
-28
-3.2pp
Lutheran
-33
-3.6pp
Not stated
-25
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-24
-2.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+32
+2.5pp
Christianity, nfd
-4
-0.7pp
Inadequately described
0
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Murray Bridge East. 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 | 559 | 47.2% | 47.7% | 356 | 32.4% | 35.8% | +203 | +14.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 136 | 11.5% | 11.0% | 161 | 14.7% | 13.6% | -25 | -3.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 101 | 8.5% | 6.3% | 129 | 11.7% | 10.0% | -28 | -3.2pp |
| Lutheran | 93 | 7.9% | 6.2% | 126 | 11.5% | 7.9% | -33 | -3.6pp |
| Not stated | 72 | 6.1% | 9.7% | 97 | 8.8% | 10.2% | -25 | -2.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 69 | 5.8% | 5.8% | 93 | 8.5% | 7.9% | -24 | -2.7pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 60 | 5.1% | 1.9% | 28 | 2.6% | 1.4% | +32 | +2.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 42 | 3.5% | 3.3% | 46 | 4.2% | 4.2% | -4 | -0.7pp |
| Inadequately described | 10 | 0.8% | 0.4% | 10 | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 1,184 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,098 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +86 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.