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 Mypolonga, accounting for 49.3% (248 people). This share was higher than Murray Bridge (RC) (47.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 95 people and 16.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mypolonga - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mypolonga in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Murray Bridge (RC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mypolonga, with comparison markers for Murray Bridge (RC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
248
% of total
49.3%
Change from 2016
+16.3pp
248
49.3%
+16.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
53
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
53
10.5%
-3.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
48
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
48
9.5%
-3.0pp
Lutheran
2021 count
34
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
34
6.8%
-0.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
30
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
30
6.0%
-5.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
23
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
23
4.6%
-1.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
16
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
16
3.2%
+0.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
16
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
16
3.2%
-4.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+95
+16.3pp
Uniting Church
-10
-3.1pp
Not stated
-10
-3.0pp
Lutheran
-1
-0.7pp
Western Catholic
-25
-5.9pp
Baptist
-6
-1.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+5
+0.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-19
-4.3pp
Data table
Religion for Mypolonga. 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 | 248 | 49.3% | 47.7% | 153 | 33.0% | 35.8% | +95 | +16.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 53 | 10.5% | 6.3% | 63 | 13.6% | 10.0% | -10 | -3.1pp |
| Not stated | 48 | 9.5% | 9.7% | 58 | 12.5% | 10.2% | -10 | -3.0pp |
| Lutheran | 34 | 6.8% | 6.2% | 35 | 7.5% | 7.9% | -1 | -0.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 30 | 6.0% | 11.0% | 55 | 11.9% | 13.6% | -25 | -5.9pp |
| Baptist | 23 | 4.6% | 0.9% | 29 | 6.3% | 1.0% | -6 | -1.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 16 | 3.2% | 3.3% | 11 | 2.4% | 4.2% | +5 | +0.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 16 | 3.2% | 5.8% | 35 | 7.5% | 7.9% | -19 | -4.3pp |
| Total | 503 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 464 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +39 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.