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 Croydon (S), accounting for 35.6% (98 people). This share was lower than Regional Qld (40.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 37 people and 14.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Croydon (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Croydon (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Croydon (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
98
% of total
35.6%
Change from 2016
+14.3pp
98
35.6%
+14.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
58
% of total
21.1%
Change from 2016
+7.8pp
58
21.1%
+7.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
46
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
-10.6pp
46
16.7%
-10.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
41
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
-10.3pp
41
14.9%
-10.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
13
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
13
4.7%
+0.2pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+37
+14.3pp
Western Catholic
+20
+7.8pp
Not stated
-32
-10.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-31
-10.3pp
Uniting Church
0
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Croydon (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 | 98 | 35.6% | 40.1% | 61 | 21.3% | 27.9% | +37 | +14.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 58 | 21.1% | 18.7% | 38 | 13.3% | 22.0% | +20 | +7.8pp |
| Not stated | 46 | 16.7% | 8.8% | 78 | 27.3% | 10.1% | -32 | -10.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 41 | 14.9% | 12.8% | 72 | 25.2% | 17.1% | -31 | -10.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 13 | 4.7% | 4.0% | 13 | 4.5% | 5.6% | 0 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 275 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 286 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -11 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.