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, accounting for 41.6% (1,948 people). This share was lower than Renmark Paringa (DC) (44.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 397 people and 8.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Renmark - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Renmark 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, with comparison markers for Renmark Paringa (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,948
% of total
41.6%
Change from 2016
+8.2pp
1,948
41.6%
+8.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
533
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
533
11.4%
-0.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
377
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
377
8.1%
-1.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
333
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
333
7.1%
-3.0pp
Lutheran
2021 count
296
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
296
6.3%
-1.7pp
Sikhism
2021 count
267
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
267
5.7%
+2.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
265
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
265
5.7%
-2.9pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
185
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
185
4.0%
-0.4pp
Islam
2021 count
126
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
126
2.7%
-0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
63
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
63
1.3%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+397
+8.2pp
Western Catholic
-35
-0.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-72
-1.6pp
Not stated
-136
-3.0pp
Lutheran
-77
-1.7pp
Sikhism
+96
+2.0pp
Uniting Church
-136
-2.9pp
Greek Orthodox
-20
-0.4pp
Islam
-11
-0.3pp
Buddhism
+19
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Renmark. 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 | 1,948 | 41.6% | 44.1% | 1,551 | 33.4% | 34.7% | +397 | +8.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 533 | 11.4% | 11.8% | 568 | 12.2% | 13.1% | -35 | -0.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 377 | 8.1% | 6.8% | 449 | 9.7% | 9.1% | -72 | -1.6pp |
| Not stated | 333 | 7.1% | 7.8% | 469 | 10.1% | 10.1% | -136 | -3.0pp |
| Lutheran | 296 | 6.3% | 6.5% | 373 | 8.0% | 8.5% | -77 | -1.7pp |
| Sikhism | 267 | 5.7% | 3.4% | 171 | 3.7% | 2.7% | +96 | +2.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 265 | 5.7% | 5.4% | 401 | 8.6% | 7.9% | -136 | -2.9pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 185 | 4.0% | 4.8% | 205 | 4.4% | 5.0% | -20 | -0.4pp |
| Islam | 126 | 2.7% | 2.0% | 137 | 3.0% | 1.9% | -11 | -0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 63 | 1.3% | 1.0% | 44 | 0.9% | 1.1% | +19 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 4,683 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,638 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +45 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.