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 136 people, while its share fell by 8.6 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
-8.6pp
143
41.4%
-8.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
66
% of total
19.1%
Change from 2016
-
66
19.1%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
52
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-
52
15.1%
-
Lutheran
2021 count
32
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-40.7pp
32
9.3%
-40.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
22
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-
22
6.4%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
15
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-
15
4.3%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+136
-8.6pp
Lutheran
+25
-40.7pp
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% | 7 | 50.0% | 34.7% | +136 | -8.6pp |
| Not stated | 66 | 19.1% | 7.8% | - | - | 10.1% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 52 | 15.1% | 11.8% | - | - | 13.1% | - | - |
| Lutheran | 32 | 9.3% | 6.5% | 7 | 50.0% | 8.5% | +25 | -40.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 22 | 6.4% | 6.8% | - | - | 9.1% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 15 | 4.3% | 5.4% | - | - | 7.9% | - | - |
| Total | 345 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 14 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +331 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.