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 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cooltong, with comparison markers for Renmark Paringa (DC).
No Religion, so described
Greek Orthodox
Not stated
Western Catholic
Islam
Sikhism
Uniting Church
Anglican Church of Australia
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.