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 North, accounting for 49.2% (65 people). This share was higher than Murray Bridge (RC) (47.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 33 people and 25.8 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Murray Bridge North - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Murray Bridge North 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 North, with comparison markers for Murray Bridge (RC).

Murray Bridge North
Murray Bridge (RC)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

65

% of total

49.2%

Change from 2016

+25.8pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

26

% of total

19.7%

Change from 2016

-1.5pp

Lutheran

2021 count

14

% of total

10.6%

Change from 2016

+3.3pp

Data table

Religion for Murray Bridge North. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Murray Bridge (RC).

Religion for Murray Bridge North. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Murray Bridge (RC).
Religion for Murray Bridge North. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Murray Bridge (RC).
Category20212016Change
Count%Murray Bridge (RC)%Count%Murray Bridge (RC)%Countpp
No Religion, so described6549.2%47.7%3223.4%35.8%+33+25.8pp
Western Catholic2619.7%11.0%2921.2%13.6%-3-1.5pp
Lutheran1410.6%6.2%107.3%7.9%+4+3.3pp
Total132100.0%100.0%137100.0%100.0%-50.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.