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 Murtho, accounting for 55.6% (104 people). This share was higher than Renmark Paringa (DC) (44.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 29 people and 13.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Murtho - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Murtho in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Renmark Paringa (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Murtho, with comparison markers for Renmark Paringa (DC).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Not stated
Lutheran
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+29
+13.9pp
Western Catholic
+4
+1.5pp
Not stated
-8
-4.7pp
Lutheran
+3
+1.4pp
Data table
Religion for Murtho. 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 | 104 | 55.6% | 44.1% | 75 | 41.7% | 34.7% | +29 | +13.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 36 | 19.3% | 11.8% | 32 | 17.8% | 13.1% | +4 | +1.5pp |
| Not stated | 12 | 6.4% | 7.8% | 20 | 11.1% | 10.1% | -8 | -4.7pp |
| Lutheran | 10 | 5.3% | 6.5% | 7 | 3.9% | 8.5% | +3 | +1.4pp |
| Total | 187 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 180 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +7 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.