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 Renmark North (part), accounting for 51.4% (343 people). This share was higher than Renmark Paringa (DC) (44.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 111 people and 14.2 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Renmark North (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Renmark North (part), with comparison markers for Renmark Paringa (DC).

Renmark North (part)
Renmark Paringa (DC)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

343

% of total

51.4%

Change from 2016

+14.2pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

97

% of total

14.5%

Change from 2016

-1.5pp

Greek Orthodox

2021 count

50

% of total

7.5%

Change from 2016

-3.6pp

Not stated

2021 count

39

% of total

5.8%

Change from 2016

-0.1pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

33

% of total

4.9%

Change from 2016

-2.8pp

Lutheran

2021 count

28

% of total

4.2%

Change from 2016

-3.0pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

21

% of total

3.1%

Change from 2016

-1.4pp

Islam

2021 count

14

% of total

2.1%

Change from 2016

+1.5pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

13

% of total

1.9%

Change from 2016

-0.7pp

Jehovah's Witnesses

2021 count

13

% of total

1.9%

Change from 2016

-0.5pp

Data table

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

Religion for Renmark North (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Renmark Paringa (DC).
Religion for Renmark North (part). 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
No Religion, so described34351.4%44.1%23237.2%34.7%+111+14.2pp
Western Catholic9714.5%11.8%10016.0%13.1%-3-1.5pp
Greek Orthodox507.5%4.8%6911.1%5.0%-19-3.6pp
Not stated395.8%7.8%375.9%10.1%+2-0.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia334.9%6.8%487.7%9.1%-15-2.8pp
Lutheran284.2%6.5%457.2%8.5%-17-3.0pp
Uniting Church213.1%5.4%284.5%7.9%-7-1.4pp
Islam142.1%2.0%40.6%1.9%+10+1.5pp
Christianity, nfd131.9%1.6%162.6%1.3%-3-0.7pp
Jehovah's Witnesses131.9%0.5%152.4%0.8%-2-0.5pp
Total667100.0%100.0%624100.0%100.0%+430.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.