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 Longreach (R), accounting for 28.5% (1,036 people). This share was lower than Regional Qld (40.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 419 people and 11.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Longreach (R) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Longreach (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 Longreach (R), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,036
% of total
28.5%
Change from 2016
+11.6pp
1,036
28.5%
+11.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
868
% of total
23.9%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
868
23.9%
-6.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
639
% of total
17.6%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
639
17.6%
-4.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
484
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
484
13.3%
+2.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
229
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
229
6.3%
-1.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
82
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
82
2.3%
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
71
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
71
2.0%
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
69
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
69
1.9%
-0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
32
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
32
0.9%
+0.2pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
16
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
16
0.4%
-0.3pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+419
+11.6pp
Western Catholic
-221
-6.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-178
-4.8pp
Not stated
+101
+2.8pp
Uniting Church
-71
-1.9pp
Baptist
-33
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
-4
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
-8
-0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+5
+0.2pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
-11
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Longreach (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 | 1,036 | 28.5% | 40.1% | 617 | 16.9% | 27.9% | +419 | +11.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 868 | 23.9% | 18.7% | 1,089 | 29.9% | 22.0% | -221 | -6.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 639 | 17.6% | 12.8% | 817 | 22.4% | 17.1% | -178 | -4.8pp |
| Not stated | 484 | 13.3% | 8.8% | 383 | 10.5% | 10.1% | +101 | +2.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 229 | 6.3% | 4.0% | 300 | 8.2% | 5.6% | -71 | -1.9pp |
| Baptist | 82 | 2.3% | 1.4% | 115 | 3.2% | 1.6% | -33 | -0.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 71 | 2.0% | 3.0% | 75 | 2.1% | 3.0% | -4 | -0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 69 | 1.9% | 2.3% | 77 | 2.1% | 3.2% | -8 | -0.2pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 32 | 0.9% | 1.1% | 27 | 0.7% | 1.2% | +5 | +0.2pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 16 | 0.4% | 0.5% | 27 | 0.7% | 0.6% | -11 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 3,635 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,648 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -13 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.