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, 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Renmark, with comparison markers for Renmark Paringa (DC).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Lutheran
Sikhism
Uniting Church
Greek Orthodox
Islam
Buddhism
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.