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 Diamantina (S), accounting for 39.8% (104 people). This share was lower than Regional Qld (40.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Uniting Church, which decreased by 23 people and 8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Diamantina (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Diamantina (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Diamantina (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
104
% of total
39.8%
Change from 2016
+8.7pp
104
39.8%
+8.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
59
% of total
22.6%
Change from 2016
+7.2pp
59
22.6%
+7.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
46
% of total
17.6%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
46
17.6%
-5.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
17
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-6.4pp
17
6.5%
-6.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+15
+8.7pp
Not stated
+15
+7.2pp
Western Catholic
-20
-5.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-20
-6.4pp
Data table
Religion for Diamantina (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 | 104 | 39.8% | 40.1% | 89 | 31.1% | 27.9% | +15 | +8.7pp |
| Not stated | 59 | 22.6% | 8.8% | 44 | 15.4% | 10.1% | +15 | +7.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 46 | 17.6% | 18.7% | 66 | 23.1% | 22.0% | -20 | -5.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 17 | 6.5% | 12.8% | 37 | 12.9% | 17.1% | -20 | -6.4pp |
| Total | 261 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 286 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -25 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.