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 Wellington (SA), accounting for 48.9% (90 people). This share was higher than Murray Bridge (RC) (47.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 80 people, while its share fell by 22.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wellington (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wellington (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 Wellington (SA), with comparison markers for Murray Bridge (RC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
90
% of total
48.9%
Change from 2016
-22.5pp
90
48.9%
-22.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
25
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
-15.0pp
25
13.6%
-15.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
20
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-
20
10.9%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
20
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-
20
10.9%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
16
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-
16
8.7%
-
Lutheran
2021 count
10
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-
10
5.4%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+80
-22.5pp
Not stated
+21
-15.0pp
Data table
Religion for Wellington (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 | 90 | 48.9% | 47.7% | 10 | 71.4% | 35.8% | +80 | -22.5pp |
| Not stated | 25 | 13.6% | 9.7% | 4 | 28.6% | 10.2% | +21 | -15.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 20 | 10.9% | 5.8% | - | - | 7.9% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 20 | 10.9% | 6.3% | - | - | 10.0% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 16 | 8.7% | 11.0% | - | - | 13.6% | - | - |
| Lutheran | 10 | 5.4% | 6.2% | - | - | 7.9% | - | - |
| Total | 184 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 14 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +170 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.