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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Pike River, accounting for 27.3% (15 people). This share was higher than Renmark Paringa (DC) (11.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 7 people and 10.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Pike River - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Pike River in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Renmark Paringa (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pike River, with comparison markers for Renmark Paringa (DC).
Western Catholic
2021 count
15
% of total
27.3%
Change from 2016
+6.6pp
15
27.3%
+6.6pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
14
% of total
25.5%
Change from 2016
-10.7pp
14
25.5%
-10.7pp
Lutheran
2021 count
12
% of total
21.8%
Change from 2016
+9.7pp
12
21.8%
+9.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+3
+6.6pp
No Religion, so described
-7
-10.7pp
Lutheran
+5
+9.7pp
Data table
Religion for Pike River. 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 15 | 27.3% | 11.8% | 12 | 20.7% | 13.1% | +3 | +6.6pp |
| No Religion, so described | 14 | 25.5% | 44.1% | 21 | 36.2% | 34.7% | -7 | -10.7pp |
| Lutheran | 12 | 21.8% | 6.5% | 7 | 12.1% | 8.5% | +5 | +9.7pp |
| Total | 55 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 58 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -3 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.