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 Lockyer Valley (R), accounting for 36.8% (15,126 people). This share was lower than Regional Qld (40.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 6,092 people and 13.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lockyer Valley (R) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lockyer Valley (R) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lockyer Valley (R), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
15,126
% of total
36.8%
Change from 2016
+13.4pp
15,126
36.8%
+13.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
6,915
% of total
16.8%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
6,915
16.8%
-3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
4,820
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
4,820
11.7%
-4.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
3,427
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
3,427
8.3%
-2.4pp
Lutheran
2021 count
1,951
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
1,951
4.7%
-1.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
1,776
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
1,776
4.3%
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
1,514
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
1,514
3.7%
-0.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
1,004
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
1,004
2.4%
-0.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
729
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
729
1.8%
-0.8pp
Apostolic Church of Queensland
2021 count
512
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
512
1.2%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+6,092
+13.4pp
Western Catholic
-946
-3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,302
-4.2pp
Not stated
-688
-2.4pp
Lutheran
-282
-1.1pp
Uniting Church
-358
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-21
-0.3pp
Baptist
-69
-0.4pp
Presbyterian
-265
-0.8pp
Apostolic Church of Queensland
+49
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Lockyer Valley (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 | 15,126 | 36.8% | 40.1% | 9,034 | 23.4% | 27.9% | +6,092 | +13.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 6,915 | 16.8% | 18.7% | 7,861 | 20.4% | 22.0% | -946 | -3.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 4,820 | 11.7% | 12.8% | 6,122 | 15.9% | 17.1% | -1,302 | -4.2pp |
| Not stated | 3,427 | 8.3% | 8.8% | 4,115 | 10.7% | 10.1% | -688 | -2.4pp |
| Lutheran | 1,951 | 4.7% | 1.1% | 2,233 | 5.8% | 1.3% | -282 | -1.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 1,776 | 4.3% | 4.0% | 2,134 | 5.5% | 5.6% | -358 | -1.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 1,514 | 3.7% | 3.0% | 1,535 | 4.0% | 3.0% | -21 | -0.3pp |
| Baptist | 1,004 | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1,073 | 2.8% | 1.6% | -69 | -0.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 729 | 1.8% | 2.3% | 994 | 2.6% | 3.2% | -265 | -0.8pp |
| Apostolic Church of Queensland | 512 | 1.2% | 0.0% | 463 | 1.2% | 0.1% | +49 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 41,102 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 38,587 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,515 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.