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 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.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Balonne (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,182
% of total
27.4%
Change from 2016
+13.4pp
1,182
27.4%
+13.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,079
% of total
25.0%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
1,079
25.0%
-4.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
964
% of total
22.3%
Change from 2016
-6.1pp
964
22.3%
-6.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
452
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
452
10.5%
+1.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
164
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
164
3.8%
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
144
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
144
3.3%
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
106
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
106
2.5%
-2.7pp
International Network of Churches (Christian Outreach Centres)
2021 count
30
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
30
0.7%
+0.3pp
Lutheran
2021 count
29
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
29
0.7%
-0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
24
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
24
0.6%
-0.1pp
Chart view
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.