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 Northern Heights, accounting for 55.5% (161 people). This share was higher than Murray Bridge (RC) (47.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 1,815 people, while its share rose by 24.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Northern Heights - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Northern Heights in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Murray Bridge (RC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Northern Heights, with comparison markers for Murray Bridge (RC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
161
% of total
55.5%
Change from 2016
+24.3pp
161
55.5%
+24.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
28
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
28
9.7%
+2.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
26
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
26
9.0%
+0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
25
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
25
8.6%
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
17
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
17
5.9%
-2.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-1,815
+24.3pp
Not stated
-410
+2.8pp
Western Catholic
-508
+0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-508
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
-510
-2.4pp
Data table
Religion for Northern Heights. 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 | 161 | 55.5% | 47.7% | 1,976 | 31.2% | 35.8% | -1,815 | +24.3pp |
| Not stated | 28 | 9.7% | 9.7% | 438 | 6.9% | 10.2% | -410 | +2.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 26 | 9.0% | 11.0% | 534 | 8.4% | 13.6% | -508 | +0.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 25 | 8.6% | 5.8% | 533 | 8.4% | 7.9% | -508 | +0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 17 | 5.9% | 6.3% | 527 | 8.3% | 10.0% | -510 | -2.4pp |
| Total | 290 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,328 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -6,038 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.