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 Renmark South, accounting for 47.2% (195 people). This share was higher than Renmark Paringa (DC) (44.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 67 people and 9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Renmark South - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Renmark South in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Renmark Paringa (DC) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Renmark South, with comparison markers for Renmark Paringa (DC).
No Religion, so described
Greek Orthodox
Western Catholic
Lutheran
Not stated
Uniting Church
Anglican Church of Australia
Sikhism
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+67
+9.0pp
Greek Orthodox
+30
+5.6pp
Western Catholic
-1
-2.2pp
Lutheran
0
-1.9pp
Not stated
-5
-2.8pp
Uniting Church
+1
-0.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
0
-0.9pp
Sikhism
+3
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Renmark South. 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 | 195 | 47.2% | 44.1% | 128 | 38.2% | 34.7% | +67 | +9.0pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 58 | 14.0% | 4.8% | 28 | 8.4% | 5.0% | +30 | +5.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 35 | 8.5% | 11.8% | 36 | 10.7% | 13.1% | -1 | -2.2pp |
| Lutheran | 32 | 7.7% | 6.5% | 32 | 9.6% | 8.5% | 0 | -1.9pp |
| Not stated | 22 | 5.3% | 7.8% | 27 | 8.1% | 10.1% | -5 | -2.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 17 | 4.1% | 5.4% | 16 | 4.8% | 7.9% | +1 | -0.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 15 | 3.6% | 6.8% | 15 | 4.5% | 9.1% | 0 | -0.9pp |
| Sikhism | 12 | 2.9% | 3.4% | 9 | 2.7% | 2.7% | +3 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 413 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 335 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +78 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.