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 Lyrup, accounting for 41.4% (143 people). This share was lower than Renmark Paringa (DC) (44.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 47 people and 9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lyrup - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lyrup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Renmark Paringa (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lyrup, with comparison markers for Renmark Paringa (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
143
% of total
41.4%
Change from 2016
+9.0pp
143
41.4%
+9.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
66
% of total
19.1%
Change from 2016
+10.7pp
66
19.1%
+10.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
52
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
52
15.1%
-4.2pp
Lutheran
2021 count
32
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
32
9.3%
-2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
22
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
22
6.4%
-4.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
15
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-7.9pp
15
4.3%
-7.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+47
+9.0pp
Not stated
+41
+10.7pp
Western Catholic
-5
-4.2pp
Lutheran
-3
-2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-11
-4.7pp
Uniting Church
-21
-7.9pp
Data table
Religion for Lyrup. 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 | 143 | 41.4% | 44.1% | 96 | 32.4% | 34.7% | +47 | +9.0pp |
| Not stated | 66 | 19.1% | 7.8% | 25 | 8.4% | 10.1% | +41 | +10.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 52 | 15.1% | 11.8% | 57 | 19.3% | 13.1% | -5 | -4.2pp |
| Lutheran | 32 | 9.3% | 6.5% | 35 | 11.8% | 8.5% | -3 | -2.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 22 | 6.4% | 6.8% | 33 | 11.1% | 9.1% | -11 | -4.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 15 | 4.3% | 5.4% | 36 | 12.2% | 7.9% | -21 | -7.9pp |
| Total | 345 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 296 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +49 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.