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 Cloncurry (S), accounting for 35% (1,267 people). This share was lower than Regional Qld (40.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 638 people and 14.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cloncurry (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cloncurry (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cloncurry (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,267
% of total
35.0%
Change from 2016
+14.1pp
1,267
35.0%
+14.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
829
% of total
22.9%
Change from 2016
-6.1pp
829
22.9%
-6.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
631
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
631
17.4%
+0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
438
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
438
12.1%
-5.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
192
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
192
5.3%
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
60
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
60
1.7%
0.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
47
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
47
1.3%
-0.7pp
Buddhism
2021 count
23
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
23
0.6%
-0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
21
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
21
0.6%
-0.2pp
Lutheran
2021 count
16
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
16
0.4%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+638
+14.1pp
Western Catholic
-43
-6.1pp
Not stated
+114
+0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-76
-5.0pp
Uniting Church
+4
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
+10
0.0pp
Presbyterian
-14
-0.7pp
Buddhism
+2
-0.1pp
Baptist
-4
-0.2pp
Lutheran
+5
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Cloncurry (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 | 1,267 | 35.0% | 40.1% | 629 | 20.9% | 27.9% | +638 | +14.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 829 | 22.9% | 18.7% | 872 | 29.0% | 22.0% | -43 | -6.1pp |
| Not stated | 631 | 17.4% | 8.8% | 517 | 17.2% | 10.1% | +114 | +0.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 438 | 12.1% | 12.8% | 514 | 17.1% | 17.1% | -76 | -5.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 192 | 5.3% | 4.0% | 188 | 6.2% | 5.6% | +4 | -0.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 60 | 1.7% | 3.0% | 50 | 1.7% | 3.0% | +10 | 0.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 47 | 1.3% | 2.3% | 61 | 2.0% | 3.2% | -14 | -0.7pp |
| Buddhism | 23 | 0.6% | 1.0% | 21 | 0.7% | 1.1% | +2 | -0.1pp |
| Baptist | 21 | 0.6% | 1.4% | 25 | 0.8% | 1.6% | -4 | -0.2pp |
| Lutheran | 16 | 0.4% | 1.1% | 11 | 0.4% | 1.3% | +5 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 3,624 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,011 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +613 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.