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 White Sands, accounting for 39.2% (73 people). This share was lower than Murray Bridge (RC) (47.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 34 people and 11.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
White Sands - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for White Sands in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Murray Bridge (RC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for White Sands, with comparison markers for Murray Bridge (RC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
73
% of total
39.2%
Change from 2016
+11.9pp
73
39.2%
+11.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
27
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
27
14.5%
-0.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
26
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
26
14.0%
+3.5pp
Lutheran
2021 count
22
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
22
11.8%
-4.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
18
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-7.1pp
18
9.7%
-7.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
11
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
11
5.9%
-1.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+34
+11.9pp
Not stated
+5
-0.9pp
Western Catholic
+11
+3.5pp
Lutheran
-1
-4.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-6
-7.1pp
Uniting Church
+1
-1.1pp
Data table
Religion for White Sands. 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 | 73 | 39.2% | 47.7% | 39 | 27.3% | 35.8% | +34 | +11.9pp |
| Not stated | 27 | 14.5% | 9.7% | 22 | 15.4% | 10.2% | +5 | -0.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 26 | 14.0% | 11.0% | 15 | 10.5% | 13.6% | +11 | +3.5pp |
| Lutheran | 22 | 11.8% | 6.2% | 23 | 16.1% | 7.9% | -1 | -4.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 18 | 9.7% | 5.8% | 24 | 16.8% | 7.9% | -6 | -7.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 5.9% | 6.3% | 10 | 7.0% | 10.0% | +1 | -1.1pp |
| Total | 186 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 143 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +43 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.