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, 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Windorah, with comparison markers for Barcoo (S).
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-7
-2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-12
-7.4pp
No Religion, so described
+12
+12.2pp
Not stated
+5
+5.3pp
Data table
Religion for Windorah. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Barcoo (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Barcoo (S)% | Count | % | Barcoo (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 31 | 29.0% | 23.5% | 38 | 31.9% | 34.5% | -7 | -2.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 29 | 27.1% | 20.2% | 41 | 34.5% | 30.7% | -12 | -7.4pp |
| No Religion, so described | 22 | 20.6% | 30.0% | 10 | 8.4% | 12.3% | +12 | +12.2pp |
| Not stated | 11 | 10.3% | 14.0% | 6 | 5.0% | 7.7% | +5 | +5.3pp |
| Total | 107 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 119 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -12 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.