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 Woods Point (SA), accounting for 36.6% (68 people). This share was lower than Murray Bridge (RC) (47.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 25 people and 9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Woods Point (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Woods Point (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 Woods Point (SA), with comparison markers for Murray Bridge (RC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
68
% of total
36.6%
Change from 2016
+9.0pp
68
36.6%
+9.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
28
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
+10.0pp
28
15.1%
+10.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
27
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
27
14.5%
-4.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
22
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
22
11.8%
-0.4pp
Lutheran
2021 count
19
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
19
10.2%
+0.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
16
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-10.0pp
16
8.6%
-10.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+25
+9.0pp
Not stated
+20
+10.0pp
Western Catholic
-2
-4.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+3
-0.4pp
Lutheran
+4
+0.6pp
Uniting Church
-13
-10.0pp
Data table
Religion for Woods Point (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 | 68 | 36.6% | 47.7% | 43 | 27.6% | 35.8% | +25 | +9.0pp |
| Not stated | 28 | 15.1% | 9.7% | 8 | 5.1% | 10.2% | +20 | +10.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 27 | 14.5% | 11.0% | 29 | 18.6% | 13.6% | -2 | -4.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 22 | 11.8% | 5.8% | 19 | 12.2% | 7.9% | +3 | -0.4pp |
| Lutheran | 19 | 10.2% | 6.2% | 15 | 9.6% | 7.9% | +4 | +0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 16 | 8.6% | 6.3% | 29 | 18.6% | 10.0% | -13 | -10.0pp |
| Total | 186 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 156 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +30 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.