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 Sunnyside (SA), accounting for 60.4% (55 people). This share was higher than Murray Bridge (RC) (47.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 33 people and 38.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Sunnyside (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Sunnyside (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 Sunnyside (SA), with comparison markers for Murray Bridge (RC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
55
% of total
60.4%
Change from 2016
+38.6pp
55
60.4%
+38.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
11
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
11
12.1%
+0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
10
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
10
11.0%
-0.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+33
+38.6pp
Uniting Church
-1
+0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2
-0.9pp
Data table
Religion for Sunnyside (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 | 55 | 60.4% | 47.7% | 22 | 21.8% | 35.8% | +33 | +38.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 12.1% | 6.3% | 12 | 11.9% | 10.0% | -1 | +0.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 10 | 11.0% | 5.8% | 12 | 11.9% | 7.9% | -2 | -0.9pp |
| Total | 91 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 101 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -10 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.