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 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 No religion, which decreased by 43 people and 19.2 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gurra Gurra, with comparison markers for Renmark Paringa (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
28
% of total
30.8%
Change from 2016
-19.2pp
28
30.8%
-19.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
19
% of total
20.9%
Change from 2016
+8.9pp
19
20.9%
+8.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
16
% of total
17.6%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
16
17.6%
+2.8pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-43
-19.2pp
Not stated
+2
+8.9pp
Western Catholic
-5
+2.8pp
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% | 71 | 50.0% | 34.7% | -43 | -19.2pp |
| Not stated | 19 | 20.9% | 7.8% | 17 | 12.0% | 10.1% | +2 | +8.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 16 | 17.6% | 11.8% | 21 | 14.8% | 13.1% | -5 | +2.8pp |
| Total | 91 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 142 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -51 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.