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 Renmark Paringa (DC), accounting for 44.1% (4,302 people). This share was lower than Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,022 people and 9.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Renmark Paringa (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Renmark Paringa (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Renmark Paringa (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
4,302
% of total
44.1%
Change from 2016
+9.4pp
4,302
44.1%
+9.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,152
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
1,152
11.8%
-1.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
766
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
766
7.8%
-2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
663
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
663
6.8%
-2.3pp
Lutheran
2021 count
639
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
639
6.5%
-2.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
529
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
529
5.4%
-2.5pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
464
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
464
4.8%
-0.2pp
Sikhism
2021 count
334
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
334
3.4%
+0.7pp
Islam
2021 count
191
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
191
2.0%
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
152
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
152
1.6%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,022
+9.4pp
Western Catholic
-84
-1.3pp
Not stated
-188
-2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-202
-2.3pp
Lutheran
-167
-2.0pp
Uniting Church
-222
-2.5pp
Greek Orthodox
-9
-0.2pp
Sikhism
+83
+0.7pp
Islam
+15
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+28
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Renmark Paringa (DC). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional SA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 4,302 | 44.1% | 47.5% | 3,280 | 34.7% | 35.0% | +1,022 | +9.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,152 | 11.8% | 11.7% | 1,236 | 13.1% | 14.5% | -84 | -1.3pp |
| Not stated | 766 | 7.8% | 8.9% | 954 | 10.1% | 9.8% | -188 | -2.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 663 | 6.8% | 7.8% | 865 | 9.1% | 10.7% | -202 | -2.3pp |
| Lutheran | 639 | 6.5% | 5.3% | 806 | 8.5% | 6.5% | -167 | -2.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 529 | 5.4% | 7.7% | 751 | 7.9% | 11.4% | -222 | -2.5pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 464 | 4.8% | 0.6% | 473 | 5.0% | 0.6% | -9 | -0.2pp |
| Sikhism | 334 | 3.4% | 0.3% | 251 | 2.7% | 0.2% | +83 | +0.7pp |
| Islam | 191 | 2.0% | 0.4% | 176 | 1.9% | 0.4% | +15 | +0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 152 | 1.6% | 2.5% | 124 | 1.3% | 2.7% | +28 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 9,766 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 9,455 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +311 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.