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 Riverglades, accounting for 50.4% (422 people). This share was higher than Murray Bridge (RC) (47.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 128 people and 14 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Riverglades - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Riverglades in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Murray Bridge (RC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Riverglades, with comparison markers for Murray Bridge (RC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
422
% of total
50.4%
Change from 2016
+14.0pp
422
50.4%
+14.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
103
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
103
12.3%
-1.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
79
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
79
9.4%
-3.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
64
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
64
7.6%
-0.9pp
Lutheran
2021 count
57
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
57
6.8%
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
37
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
37
4.4%
+0.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
30
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
30
3.6%
-3.8pp
Baptist
2021 count
12
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
12
1.4%
0.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
12
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
12
1.4%
-1.1pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
10
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
10
1.2%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+128
+14.0pp
Western Catholic
-9
-1.6pp
Uniting Church
-27
-3.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-5
-0.9pp
Lutheran
-9
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+4
+0.3pp
Not stated
-30
-3.8pp
Baptist
+1
0.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-8
-1.1pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+6
+0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Riverglades. 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 | 422 | 50.4% | 47.7% | 294 | 36.4% | 35.8% | +128 | +14.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 103 | 12.3% | 11.0% | 112 | 13.9% | 13.6% | -9 | -1.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 79 | 9.4% | 6.3% | 106 | 13.1% | 10.0% | -27 | -3.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 64 | 7.6% | 5.8% | 69 | 8.5% | 7.9% | -5 | -0.9pp |
| Lutheran | 57 | 6.8% | 6.2% | 66 | 8.2% | 7.9% | -9 | -1.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 37 | 4.4% | 3.3% | 33 | 4.1% | 4.2% | +4 | +0.3pp |
| Not stated | 30 | 3.6% | 9.7% | 60 | 7.4% | 10.2% | -30 | -3.8pp |
| Baptist | 12 | 1.4% | 0.9% | 11 | 1.4% | 1.0% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 12 | 1.4% | 1.9% | 20 | 2.5% | 1.4% | -8 | -1.1pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 10 | 1.2% | 0.9% | 4 | 0.5% | 0.9% | +6 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 838 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 808 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +30 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.