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, accounting for 46.6% (7,011 people). This share was lower than Murray Bridge (RC) (47.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,742 people and 10.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Murray Bridge - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Murray Bridge 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, with comparison markers for Murray Bridge (RC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
7,011
% of total
46.6%
Change from 2016
+10.4pp
7,011
46.6%
+10.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,739
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
1,739
11.6%
-2.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,625
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
1,625
10.8%
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
895
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
895
5.9%
-3.4pp
Lutheran
2021 count
844
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
844
5.6%
-1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
828
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
828
5.5%
-1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
507
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
507
3.4%
-0.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
270
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
270
1.8%
+0.3pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
167
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
167
1.1%
-0.1pp
Islam
2021 count
147
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
147
1.0%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,742
+10.4pp
Western Catholic
-287
-2.3pp
Not stated
+101
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
-464
-3.4pp
Lutheran
-206
-1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-206
-1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
-104
-0.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+47
+0.3pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
-2
-0.1pp
Islam
-48
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Murray Bridge. 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 | 7,011 | 46.6% | 47.7% | 5,269 | 36.2% | 35.8% | +1,742 | +10.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,739 | 11.6% | 11.0% | 2,026 | 13.9% | 13.6% | -287 | -2.3pp |
| Not stated | 1,625 | 10.8% | 9.7% | 1,524 | 10.5% | 10.2% | +101 | +0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 895 | 5.9% | 6.3% | 1,359 | 9.3% | 10.0% | -464 | -3.4pp |
| Lutheran | 844 | 5.6% | 6.2% | 1,050 | 7.2% | 7.9% | -206 | -1.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 828 | 5.5% | 5.8% | 1,034 | 7.1% | 7.9% | -206 | -1.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 507 | 3.4% | 3.3% | 611 | 4.2% | 4.2% | -104 | -0.8pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 270 | 1.8% | 1.9% | 223 | 1.5% | 1.4% | +47 | +0.3pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 167 | 1.1% | 0.9% | 169 | 1.2% | 0.9% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Islam | 147 | 1.0% | 0.8% | 195 | 1.3% | 1.0% | -48 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 15,052 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 14,536 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +516 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.