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 Rockleigh (part), accounting for 60.4% (172 people). This share was higher than Murray Bridge (RC) (47.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 73 people and 20 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Rockleigh (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Rockleigh (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Murray Bridge (RC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Rockleigh (part), with comparison markers for Murray Bridge (RC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
172
% of total
60.4%
Change from 2016
+20.0pp
172
60.4%
+20.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
39
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
39
13.7%
+1.0pp
Lutheran
2021 count
24
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
24
8.4%
-1.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
18
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
18
6.3%
-5.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
12
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
12
4.2%
-4.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+73
+20.0pp
Not stated
+8
+1.0pp
Lutheran
-1
-1.8pp
Uniting Church
-10
-5.1pp
Western Catholic
-10
-4.8pp
Data table
Religion for Rockleigh (part). 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 | 172 | 60.4% | 47.7% | 99 | 40.4% | 35.8% | +73 | +20.0pp |
| Not stated | 39 | 13.7% | 9.7% | 31 | 12.7% | 10.2% | +8 | +1.0pp |
| Lutheran | 24 | 8.4% | 6.2% | 25 | 10.2% | 7.9% | -1 | -1.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 18 | 6.3% | 6.3% | 28 | 11.4% | 10.0% | -10 | -5.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 4.2% | 11.0% | 22 | 9.0% | 13.6% | -10 | -4.8pp |
| Total | 285 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 245 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +40 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.