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 Flinders (S) (Qld), accounting for 29.8% (447 people). This share was lower than Regional Qld (40.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 181 people and 12.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Flinders (S) (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Flinders (S) (Qld) 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 Flinders (S) (Qld), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
447
% of total
29.8%
Change from 2016
+12.6pp
447
29.8%
+12.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
297
% of total
19.8%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
297
19.8%
-6.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
287
% of total
19.2%
Change from 2016
-6.7pp
287
19.2%
-6.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
208
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
208
13.9%
+4.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
86
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
86
5.7%
-3.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
56
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
56
3.7%
-1.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
24
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
24
1.6%
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
16
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
16
1.1%
-0.8pp
Lutheran
2021 count
16
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
16
1.1%
+0.3pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
13
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
13
0.9%
+0.4pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+181
+12.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-110
-6.5pp
Western Catholic
-113
-6.7pp
Not stated
+60
+4.3pp
Uniting Church
-48
-3.0pp
Presbyterian
-23
-1.4pp
Baptist
0
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
-14
-0.8pp
Lutheran
+3
+0.3pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+6
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Flinders (S) (Qld). 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 | 447 | 29.8% | 40.1% | 266 | 17.2% | 27.9% | +181 | +12.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 297 | 19.8% | 12.8% | 407 | 26.3% | 17.1% | -110 | -6.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 287 | 19.2% | 18.7% | 400 | 25.9% | 22.0% | -113 | -6.7pp |
| Not stated | 208 | 13.9% | 8.8% | 148 | 9.6% | 10.1% | +60 | +4.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 86 | 5.7% | 4.0% | 134 | 8.7% | 5.6% | -48 | -3.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 56 | 3.7% | 2.3% | 79 | 5.1% | 3.2% | -23 | -1.4pp |
| Baptist | 24 | 1.6% | 1.4% | 24 | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 16 | 1.1% | 3.0% | 30 | 1.9% | 3.0% | -14 | -0.8pp |
| Lutheran | 16 | 1.1% | 1.1% | 13 | 0.8% | 1.3% | +3 | +0.3pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 13 | 0.9% | 0.5% | 7 | 0.5% | 0.6% | +6 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 1,498 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,546 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -48 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.