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 Swanport, accounting for 51.9% (80 people). This share was higher than Murray Bridge (RC) (47.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 42 people and 25.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Swanport - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Swanport in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Murray Bridge (RC) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Swanport, with comparison markers for Murray Bridge (RC).
No Religion, so described
Lutheran
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+42
+25.7pp
Lutheran
+8
+4.7pp
Western Catholic
-1
-1.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Swanport. 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 | 80 | 51.9% | 47.7% | 38 | 26.2% | 35.8% | +42 | +25.7pp |
| Lutheran | 20 | 13.0% | 6.2% | 12 | 8.3% | 7.9% | +8 | +4.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 13 | 8.4% | 11.0% | 14 | 9.7% | 13.6% | -1 | -1.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 11 | 7.1% | 5.8% | 10 | 6.9% | 7.9% | +1 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 154 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 145 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +9 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.