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 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for White Sands, with comparison markers for Murray Bridge (RC).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Western Catholic
Lutheran
Anglican Church of Australia
Uniting Church
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.