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 Goomalling, accounting for 35.2% (178 people). This share was lower than Goomalling (S) (37.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 43 people and 10.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Goomalling - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Goomalling in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Goomalling (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Goomalling, with comparison markers for Goomalling (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
178
% of total
35.2%
Change from 2016
+10.9pp
178
35.2%
+10.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
97
% of total
19.2%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
97
19.2%
-6.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
80
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
-6.4pp
80
15.8%
-6.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
70
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
70
13.9%
0.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
25
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
25
5.0%
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
19
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
19
3.8%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+43
+10.9pp
Western Catholic
-43
-6.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-43
-6.4pp
Not stated
-7
0.0pp
Uniting Church
-11
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+1
+0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Goomalling. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Goomalling (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Goomalling (S)% | Count | % | Goomalling (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 178 | 35.2% | 37.8% | 135 | 24.3% | 27.6% | +43 | +10.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 97 | 19.2% | 21.6% | 140 | 25.2% | 27.3% | -43 | -6.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 80 | 15.8% | 17.2% | 123 | 22.2% | 22.8% | -43 | -6.4pp |
| Not stated | 70 | 13.9% | 12.1% | 77 | 13.9% | 10.0% | -7 | 0.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 25 | 5.0% | 5.0% | 36 | 6.5% | 5.9% | -11 | -1.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 19 | 3.8% | 2.3% | 18 | 3.2% | 2.3% | +1 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 505 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 555 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -50 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.