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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Windorah, accounting for 29% (31 people). This share was higher than Barcoo (S) (23.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 12 people and 7.4 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Windorah - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Windorah in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Barcoo (S) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Windorah, with comparison markers for Barcoo (S).

Windorah
Barcoo (S)

Western Catholic

2021 count

31

% of total

29.0%

Change from 2016

-2.9pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

29

% of total

27.1%

Change from 2016

-7.4pp

No Religion, so described

2021 count

22

% of total

20.6%

Change from 2016

+12.2pp

Not stated

2021 count

11

% of total

10.3%

Change from 2016

+5.3pp

Data table

Religion for Windorah. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Barcoo (S).

Religion for Windorah. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Barcoo (S).
Religion for Windorah. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Barcoo (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Barcoo (S)%Count%Barcoo (S)%Countpp
Western Catholic3129.0%23.5%3831.9%34.5%-7-2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia2927.1%20.2%4134.5%30.7%-12-7.4pp
No Religion, so described2220.6%30.0%108.4%12.3%+12+12.2pp
Not stated1110.3%14.0%65.0%7.7%+5+5.3pp
Total107100.0%100.0%119100.0%100.0%-120.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.