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 Pallamana, accounting for 44.4% (28 people). This share was lower than Murray Bridge (RC) (47.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Lutheran, which decreased by 18 people and 21.4 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Pallamana - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Pallamana in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Murray Bridge (RC) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Pallamana, with comparison markers for Murray Bridge (RC).

Pallamana
Murray Bridge (RC)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

28

% of total

44.4%

Change from 2016

+29.3pp

Lutheran

2021 count

15

% of total

23.8%

Change from 2016

-21.4pp

Data table

Religion for Pallamana. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Murray Bridge (RC).

Religion for Pallamana. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Murray Bridge (RC).
Religion for Pallamana. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Murray Bridge (RC).
Category20212016Change
Count%Murray Bridge (RC)%Count%Murray Bridge (RC)%Countpp
No Religion, so described2844.4%47.7%1115.1%35.8%+17+29.3pp
Lutheran1523.8%6.2%3345.2%7.9%-18-21.4pp
Total63100.0%100.0%73100.0%100.0%-100.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.