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, Lutheran was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Hope Vale (S), accounting for 73.7% (720 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (1.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 51 people and 4.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hope Vale (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hope Vale (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hope Vale (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Lutheran
2021 count
720
% of total
73.7%
Change from 2016
-5.4pp
720
73.7%
-5.4pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
98
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+4.9pp
98
10.0%
+4.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
83
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
83
8.5%
+0.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
32
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
32
3.3%
+0.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
27
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
27
2.8%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Lutheran
-6
-5.4pp
No Religion, so described
+51
+4.9pp
Not stated
+11
+0.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+10
+0.9pp
Western Catholic
-1
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Hope Vale (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 | |
| Lutheran | 720 | 73.7% | 1.1% | 726 | 79.1% | 1.3% | -6 | -5.4pp |
| No Religion, so described | 98 | 10.0% | 40.1% | 47 | 5.1% | 27.9% | +51 | +4.9pp |
| Not stated | 83 | 8.5% | 8.8% | 72 | 7.8% | 10.1% | +11 | +0.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 32 | 3.3% | 12.8% | 22 | 2.4% | 17.1% | +10 | +0.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 27 | 2.8% | 18.7% | 28 | 3.1% | 22.0% | -1 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 977 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 918 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +59 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.