Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 increased by 54 people and 14.5 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
Not stated
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Uniting Church
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+54
+14.5pp
Not stated
+2
-0.3pp
Western Catholic
-8
-4.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1
-1.4pp
Uniting Church
-8
-3.7pp
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% | 107 | 41.0% | 35.8% | +54 | +14.5pp |
| Not stated | 28 | 9.7% | 9.7% | 26 | 10.0% | 10.2% | +2 | -0.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 26 | 9.0% | 11.0% | 34 | 13.0% | 13.6% | -8 | -4.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 25 | 8.6% | 5.8% | 26 | 10.0% | 7.9% | -1 | -1.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 17 | 5.9% | 6.3% | 25 | 9.6% | 10.0% | -8 | -3.7pp |
| Total | 290 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 261 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +29 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.