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 South, accounting for 50.6% (91 people). This share was higher than Murray Bridge (RC) (47.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 20 people and 15.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Murray Bridge South - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Murray Bridge 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 Murray Bridge South, with comparison markers for Murray Bridge (RC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
91
% of total
50.6%
Change from 2016
+15.6pp
91
50.6%
+15.6pp
Lutheran
2021 count
30
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
+7.3pp
30
16.7%
+7.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
15
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
15
8.3%
-6.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
15
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
15
8.3%
-5.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
12
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
12
6.7%
-3.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+20
+15.6pp
Lutheran
+11
+7.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-15
-6.5pp
Western Catholic
-12
-5.0pp
Not stated
-8
-3.2pp
Data table
Religion for Murray Bridge 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 | 91 | 50.6% | 47.7% | 71 | 35.0% | 35.8% | +20 | +15.6pp |
| Lutheran | 30 | 16.7% | 6.2% | 19 | 9.4% | 7.9% | +11 | +7.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 15 | 8.3% | 5.8% | 30 | 14.8% | 7.9% | -15 | -6.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 15 | 8.3% | 11.0% | 27 | 13.3% | 13.6% | -12 | -5.0pp |
| Not stated | 12 | 6.7% | 9.7% | 20 | 9.9% | 10.2% | -8 | -3.2pp |
| Total | 180 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 203 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -23 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.