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 Paringa, accounting for 46% (518 people). This share was higher than Renmark Paringa (DC) (44.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 93 people and 7.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Paringa - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Paringa in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Renmark Paringa (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Paringa, with comparison markers for Renmark Paringa (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
518
% of total
46.0%
Change from 2016
+7.7pp
518
46.0%
+7.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
128
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
128
11.4%
-0.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
111
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
111
9.9%
-3.3pp
Lutheran
2021 count
81
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
81
7.2%
-1.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
65
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
65
5.8%
-3.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
59
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
59
5.2%
-2.3pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
32
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
32
2.8%
+0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
22
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
22
2.0%
+1.1pp
Wesleyan Methodist Church
2021 count
20
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
20
1.8%
+1.4pp
Salvation Army
2021 count
13
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
13
1.2%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+93
+7.7pp
Western Catholic
-8
-0.9pp
Not stated
-35
-3.3pp
Lutheran
-13
-1.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-37
-3.4pp
Uniting Church
-24
-2.3pp
Greek Orthodox
+9
+0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+12
+1.1pp
Wesleyan Methodist Church
+16
+1.4pp
Salvation Army
+4
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Paringa. 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 | 518 | 46.0% | 44.1% | 425 | 38.3% | 34.7% | +93 | +7.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 128 | 11.4% | 11.8% | 136 | 12.3% | 13.1% | -8 | -0.9pp |
| Not stated | 111 | 9.9% | 7.8% | 146 | 13.2% | 10.1% | -35 | -3.3pp |
| Lutheran | 81 | 7.2% | 6.5% | 94 | 8.5% | 8.5% | -13 | -1.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 65 | 5.8% | 6.8% | 102 | 9.2% | 9.1% | -37 | -3.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 59 | 5.2% | 5.4% | 83 | 7.5% | 7.9% | -24 | -2.3pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 32 | 2.8% | 4.8% | 23 | 2.1% | 5.0% | +9 | +0.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 22 | 2.0% | 1.6% | 10 | 0.9% | 1.3% | +12 | +1.1pp |
| Wesleyan Methodist Church | 20 | 1.8% | 0.2% | 4 | 0.4% | 0.0% | +16 | +1.4pp |
| Salvation Army | 13 | 1.2% | 0.3% | 9 | 0.8% | 0.3% | +4 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 1,125 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,109 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +16 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.