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 Balonne (S), accounting for 27.4% (1,182 people). This share was lower than Regional Qld (40.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 573 people and 13.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Balonne (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Balonne (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Balonne (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Presbyterian
Christianity, nfd
Uniting Church
International Network of Churches (Christian Outreach Centres)
Lutheran
Baptist
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+573
+13.4pp
Western Catholic
-189
-4.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-277
-6.1pp
Not stated
+50
+1.3pp
Presbyterian
-63
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
-5
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
-122
-2.7pp
International Network of Churches (Christian Outreach Centres)
+13
+0.3pp
Lutheran
-9
-0.2pp
Baptist
-7
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Balonne (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Qld.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,182 | 27.4% | 40.1% | 609 | 14.0% | 27.9% | +573 | +13.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,079 | 25.0% | 18.7% | 1,268 | 29.1% | 22.0% | -189 | -4.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 964 | 22.3% | 12.8% | 1,241 | 28.4% | 17.1% | -277 | -6.1pp |
| Not stated | 452 | 10.5% | 8.8% | 402 | 9.2% | 10.1% | +50 | +1.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 164 | 3.8% | 2.3% | 227 | 5.2% | 3.2% | -63 | -1.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 144 | 3.3% | 3.0% | 149 | 3.4% | 3.0% | -5 | -0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 106 | 2.5% | 4.0% | 228 | 5.2% | 5.6% | -122 | -2.7pp |
| International Network of Churches (Christian Outreach Centres) | 30 | 0.7% | 0.1% | 17 | 0.4% | 0.1% | +13 | +0.3pp |
| Lutheran | 29 | 0.7% | 1.1% | 38 | 0.9% | 1.3% | -9 | -0.2pp |
| Baptist | 24 | 0.6% | 1.4% | 31 | 0.7% | 1.6% | -7 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 4,317 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,363 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -46 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.