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 Crescent, accounting for 49% (102 people). This share was higher than Renmark Paringa (DC) (44.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 28 people and 11.4 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Crescent - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Crescent in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Renmark Paringa (DC) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Crescent, with comparison markers for Renmark Paringa (DC).

Crescent
Renmark Paringa (DC)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

102

% of total

49.0%

Change from 2016

+11.4pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

31

% of total

14.9%

Change from 2016

-7.4pp

Greek Orthodox

2021 count

17

% of total

8.2%

Change from 2016

+2.6pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

14

% of total

6.7%

Change from 2016

-1.9pp

Lutheran

2021 count

14

% of total

6.7%

Change from 2016

-7.0pp

Not stated

2021 count

12

% of total

5.8%

Change from 2016

+0.2pp

Data table

Religion for Crescent. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Renmark Paringa (DC).

Religion for Crescent. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Renmark Paringa (DC).
Religion for Crescent. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Renmark Paringa (DC).
Category20212016Change
Count%Renmark Paringa (DC)%Count%Renmark Paringa (DC)%Countpp
No Religion, so described10249.0%44.1%7437.6%34.7%+28+11.4pp
Western Catholic3114.9%11.8%4422.3%13.1%-13-7.4pp
Greek Orthodox178.2%4.8%115.6%5.0%+6+2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia146.7%6.8%178.6%9.1%-3-1.9pp
Lutheran146.7%6.5%2713.7%8.5%-13-7.0pp
Not stated125.8%7.8%115.6%10.1%+1+0.2pp
Total208100.0%100.0%197100.0%100.0%+110.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.