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 Gurra Gurra, accounting for 30.8% (28 people). This share was lower than Renmark Paringa (DC) (44.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 5 people and 7.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Gurra Gurra - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Gurra Gurra in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Renmark Paringa (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gurra Gurra, with comparison markers for Renmark Paringa (DC).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Western Catholic
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2
-2.5pp
Not stated
+13
+13.2pp
Western Catholic
0
-2.9pp
Data table
Religion for Gurra Gurra. 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 | 28 | 30.8% | 44.1% | 26 | 33.3% | 34.7% | +2 | -2.5pp |
| Not stated | 19 | 20.9% | 7.8% | 6 | 7.7% | 10.1% | +13 | +13.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 16 | 17.6% | 11.8% | 16 | 20.5% | 13.1% | 0 | -2.9pp |
| Total | 91 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 78 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +13 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.