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 Woodlane, accounting for 71.3% (67 people). This share was higher than Murray Bridge (RC) (47.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 29 people and 19.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Woodlane - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Woodlane in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Murray Bridge (RC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Woodlane, with comparison markers for Murray Bridge (RC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
67
% of total
71.3%
Change from 2016
+19.9pp
67
71.3%
+19.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+29
+19.9pp
Data table
Religion for Woodlane. 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 | 67 | 71.3% | 47.7% | 38 | 51.4% | 35.8% | +29 | +19.9pp |
| Total | 94 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 74 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +20 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.