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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Elgin (Qld), accounting for 46% (23 people). This share was higher than Isaac (R) (18.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 14 people and 15 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Elgin (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Elgin (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Isaac (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Elgin (Qld), with comparison markers for Isaac (R).
Western Catholic
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+14
+15.0pp
Data table
Religion for Elgin (Qld). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Isaac (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Isaac (R)% | Count | % | Isaac (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 23 | 46.0% | 18.8% | 9 | 31.0% | 25.9% | +14 | +15.0pp |
| Total | 50 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 29 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +21 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.