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 Goondiwindi (R), accounting for 28.6% (2,949 people). This share was lower than Regional Qld (40.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,186 people and 12 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Goondiwindi (R) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Goondiwindi (R) 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 Goondiwindi (R), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,949
% of total
28.6%
Change from 2016
+12.0pp
2,949
28.6%
+12.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
2,469
% of total
24.0%
Change from 2016
-6.1pp
2,469
24.0%
-6.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,435
% of total
23.6%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
2,435
23.6%
-2.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,027
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
1,027
10.0%
-1.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
400
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
400
3.9%
-0.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
322
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
322
3.1%
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
209
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
209
2.0%
0.0pp
Lutheran
2021 count
90
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
90
0.9%
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
86
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
86
0.8%
0.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
67
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
67
0.7%
+0.1pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,186
+12.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-724
-6.1pp
Western Catholic
-309
-2.3pp
Not stated
-198
-1.6pp
Presbyterian
-78
-0.6pp
Uniting Church
-109
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
-7
0.0pp
Lutheran
-20
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-3
0.0pp
Baptist
+8
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Goondiwindi (R). 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 | 2,949 | 28.6% | 40.1% | 1,763 | 16.6% | 27.9% | +1,186 | +12.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 2,469 | 24.0% | 12.8% | 3,193 | 30.1% | 17.1% | -724 | -6.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,435 | 23.6% | 18.7% | 2,744 | 25.9% | 22.0% | -309 | -2.3pp |
| Not stated | 1,027 | 10.0% | 8.8% | 1,225 | 11.6% | 10.1% | -198 | -1.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 400 | 3.9% | 2.3% | 478 | 4.5% | 3.2% | -78 | -0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 322 | 3.1% | 4.0% | 431 | 4.1% | 5.6% | -109 | -1.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 209 | 2.0% | 3.0% | 216 | 2.0% | 3.0% | -7 | 0.0pp |
| Lutheran | 90 | 0.9% | 1.1% | 110 | 1.0% | 1.3% | -20 | -0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 86 | 0.8% | 1.1% | 89 | 0.8% | 1.2% | -3 | 0.0pp |
| Baptist | 67 | 0.7% | 1.4% | 59 | 0.6% | 1.6% | +8 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 10,306 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10,593 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -287 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.