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 Rocky Gully (SA), accounting for 44.2% (53 people). This share was lower than Murray Bridge (RC) (47.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 9 people and 7.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Rocky Gully (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Rocky Gully (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Murray Bridge (RC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Rocky Gully (SA), with comparison markers for Murray Bridge (RC).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Lutheran
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+4
+3.7pp
Not stated
+12
+10.1pp
Lutheran
+4
+3.3pp
Data table
Religion for Rocky Gully (SA). 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 | 53 | 44.2% | 47.7% | 49 | 40.5% | 35.8% | +4 | +3.7pp |
| Not stated | 17 | 14.2% | 9.7% | 5 | 4.1% | 10.2% | +12 | +10.1pp |
| Lutheran | 10 | 8.3% | 6.2% | 6 | 5.0% | 7.9% | +4 | +3.3pp |
| Total | 120 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 121 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.