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 Laura (Qld), accounting for 21.6% (29 people). This share was lower than Cook (S) (38.9%).
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Laura (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Laura (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cook (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Laura (Qld), with comparison markers for Cook (S).
Not stated
2021 count
61
% of total
45.5%
Change from 2016
-
61
45.5%
-
No Religion, so described
2021 count
29
% of total
21.6%
Change from 2016
-
29
21.6%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
19
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
-
19
14.2%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
15
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-
15
11.2%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
10
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-
10
7.5%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Data table
Religion for Laura (Qld). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cook (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cook (S)% | Count | % | Cook (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Not stated | 61 | 45.5% | 20.6% | - | - | 18.7% | - | - |
| No Religion, so described | 29 | 21.6% | 38.9% | - | - | 30.1% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 19 | 14.2% | 8.5% | - | - | 13.4% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 15 | 11.2% | 13.3% | - | - | 15.9% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 7.5% | 2.1% | - | - | 3.2% | - | - |
| Total | 134 | 100.0% | 100.0% | - | - | 100.0% | - | - |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.