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 Etheridge (S), accounting for 28.1% (196 people). This share was lower than Regional Qld (40.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 54 people and 4.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Etheridge (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Etheridge (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Etheridge (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
196
% of total
28.1%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
196
28.1%
+4.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
179
% of total
25.6%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
179
25.6%
-1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
140
% of total
20.1%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
140
20.1%
-4.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
110
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
110
15.8%
+3.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
21
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
21
3.0%
-1.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
16
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
16
2.3%
-2.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+10
+4.8pp
Western Catholic
-39
-1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-54
-4.2pp
Not stated
+13
+3.6pp
Uniting Church
-16
-1.6pp
Presbyterian
-24
-2.7pp
Data table
Religion for Etheridge (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 | 196 | 28.1% | 40.1% | 186 | 23.3% | 27.9% | +10 | +4.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 179 | 25.6% | 18.7% | 218 | 27.3% | 22.0% | -39 | -1.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 140 | 20.1% | 12.8% | 194 | 24.3% | 17.1% | -54 | -4.2pp |
| Not stated | 110 | 15.8% | 8.8% | 97 | 12.2% | 10.1% | +13 | +3.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 21 | 3.0% | 4.0% | 37 | 4.6% | 5.6% | -16 | -1.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 16 | 2.3% | 2.3% | 40 | 5.0% | 3.2% | -24 | -2.7pp |
| Total | 698 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 798 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -100 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.