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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Old Calperum, accounting for 55.6% (5 people). This share was higher than Renmark Paringa (DC) (6.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 375 people, while its share rose by 24.7 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Old Calperum - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Old Calperum in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Renmark Paringa (DC) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Old Calperum, with comparison markers for Renmark Paringa (DC).

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Data table

Religion for Old Calperum. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Renmark Paringa (DC).

Religion for Old Calperum. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Renmark Paringa (DC).
Religion for Old Calperum. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Renmark Paringa (DC).
Category20212016Change
Count%Renmark Paringa (DC)%Count%Renmark Paringa (DC)%Countpp
Total9100.0%100.0%1,927100.0%100.0%-1,9180.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.