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 Burke (S), accounting for 38.4% (160 people). This share was lower than Regional Qld (40.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 66 people and 9.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Burke (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Burke (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Burke (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
160
% of total
38.4%
Change from 2016
+9.9pp
160
38.4%
+9.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
94
% of total
22.5%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
94
22.5%
+1.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
57
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
57
13.7%
-4.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
33
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
33
7.9%
+4.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
30
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-8.0pp
30
7.2%
-8.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
16
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
16
3.8%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+66
+9.9pp
Not stated
+23
+1.0pp
Western Catholic
-3
-4.5pp
Baptist
+21
+4.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-20
-8.0pp
Uniting Church
+4
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Burke (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 | 160 | 38.4% | 40.1% | 94 | 28.5% | 27.9% | +66 | +9.9pp |
| Not stated | 94 | 22.5% | 8.8% | 71 | 21.5% | 10.1% | +23 | +1.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 57 | 13.7% | 18.7% | 60 | 18.2% | 22.0% | -3 | -4.5pp |
| Baptist | 33 | 7.9% | 1.4% | 12 | 3.6% | 1.6% | +21 | +4.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 30 | 7.2% | 12.8% | 50 | 15.2% | 17.1% | -20 | -8.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 16 | 3.8% | 4.0% | 12 | 3.6% | 5.6% | +4 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 417 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 330 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +87 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.