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 Cooltong, accounting for 44.6% (146 people). This share was higher than Renmark Paringa (DC) (44.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 50 people and 15.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cooltong - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cooltong in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Renmark Paringa (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cooltong, with comparison markers for Renmark Paringa (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
146
% of total
44.6%
Change from 2016
+15.8pp
146
44.6%
+15.8pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
39
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
39
11.9%
-3.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
26
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
26
8.0%
-3.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
25
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
25
7.6%
-2.3pp
Islam
2021 count
23
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
23
7.0%
+2.8pp
Sikhism
2021 count
18
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
18
5.5%
-2.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
16
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
16
4.9%
-3.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
12
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
12
3.7%
-3.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+50
+15.8pp
Greek Orthodox
-12
-3.4pp
Not stated
-13
-3.7pp
Western Catholic
-8
-2.3pp
Islam
+9
+2.8pp
Sikhism
-8
-2.3pp
Uniting Church
-13
-3.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-12
-3.5pp
Data table
Religion for Cooltong. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Renmark Paringa (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Renmark Paringa (DC)% | Count | % | Renmark Paringa (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 146 | 44.6% | 44.1% | 96 | 28.8% | 34.7% | +50 | +15.8pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 39 | 11.9% | 4.8% | 51 | 15.3% | 5.0% | -12 | -3.4pp |
| Not stated | 26 | 8.0% | 7.8% | 39 | 11.7% | 10.1% | -13 | -3.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 25 | 7.6% | 11.8% | 33 | 9.9% | 13.1% | -8 | -2.3pp |
| Islam | 23 | 7.0% | 2.0% | 14 | 4.2% | 1.9% | +9 | +2.8pp |
| Sikhism | 18 | 5.5% | 3.4% | 26 | 7.8% | 2.7% | -8 | -2.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 16 | 4.9% | 5.4% | 29 | 8.7% | 7.9% | -13 | -3.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 12 | 3.7% | 6.8% | 24 | 7.2% | 9.1% | -12 | -3.5pp |
| Total | 327 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 333 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -6 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.