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 West, accounting for 48.9% (661 people). This share was higher than Renmark Paringa (DC) (44.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 208 people and 13.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Renmark West - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Renmark West 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 West, with comparison markers for Renmark Paringa (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
661
% of total
48.9%
Change from 2016
+13.5pp
661
48.9%
+13.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
163
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
163
12.1%
-0.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
106
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
106
7.8%
-3.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
96
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
96
7.1%
-2.1pp
Lutheran
2021 count
89
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
89
6.6%
-3.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
83
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
83
6.1%
-2.2pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
52
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
52
3.8%
-0.7pp
Islam
2021 count
20
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
20
1.5%
+0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
19
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
19
1.4%
0.0pp
Sikhism
2021 count
17
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
17
1.3%
-0.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+208
+13.5pp
Western Catholic
+3
-0.4pp
Not stated
-42
-3.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-22
-2.1pp
Lutheran
-36
-3.2pp
Uniting Church
-23
-2.2pp
Greek Orthodox
-6
-0.7pp
Islam
+8
+0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+1
0.0pp
Sikhism
-11
-0.9pp
Data table
Religion for Renmark West. 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 | 661 | 48.9% | 44.1% | 453 | 35.4% | 34.7% | +208 | +13.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 163 | 12.1% | 11.8% | 160 | 12.5% | 13.1% | +3 | -0.4pp |
| Not stated | 106 | 7.8% | 7.8% | 148 | 11.6% | 10.1% | -42 | -3.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 96 | 7.1% | 6.8% | 118 | 9.2% | 9.1% | -22 | -2.1pp |
| Lutheran | 89 | 6.6% | 6.5% | 125 | 9.8% | 8.5% | -36 | -3.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 83 | 6.1% | 5.4% | 106 | 8.3% | 7.9% | -23 | -2.2pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 52 | 3.8% | 4.8% | 58 | 4.5% | 5.0% | -6 | -0.7pp |
| Islam | 20 | 1.5% | 2.0% | 12 | 0.9% | 1.9% | +8 | +0.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 19 | 1.4% | 1.6% | 18 | 1.4% | 1.3% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Sikhism | 17 | 1.3% | 3.4% | 28 | 2.2% | 2.7% | -11 | -0.9pp |
| Total | 1,352 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,281 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +71 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.