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 Barcoo (S), accounting for 30% (92 people). This share was lower than Regional Qld (40.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 60 people and 17.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Barcoo (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Barcoo (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 Barcoo (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
92
% of total
30.0%
Change from 2016
+17.7pp
92
30.0%
+17.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
72
% of total
23.5%
Change from 2016
-11.0pp
72
23.5%
-11.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
62
% of total
20.2%
Change from 2016
-10.5pp
62
20.2%
-10.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
43
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
+6.3pp
43
14.0%
+6.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
19
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
19
6.2%
-3.4pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+60
+17.7pp
Western Catholic
-18
-11.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-18
-10.5pp
Not stated
+23
+6.3pp
Uniting Church
-6
-3.4pp
Data table
Religion for Barcoo (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 | 92 | 30.0% | 40.1% | 32 | 12.3% | 27.9% | +60 | +17.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 72 | 23.5% | 18.7% | 90 | 34.5% | 22.0% | -18 | -11.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 62 | 20.2% | 12.8% | 80 | 30.7% | 17.1% | -18 | -10.5pp |
| Not stated | 43 | 14.0% | 8.8% | 20 | 7.7% | 10.1% | +23 | +6.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 19 | 6.2% | 4.0% | 25 | 9.6% | 5.6% | -6 | -3.4pp |
| Total | 307 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 261 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +46 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.