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 Maranoa (R), accounting for 29.3% (3,751 people). This share was lower than Regional Qld (40.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,612 people and 12.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Maranoa (R) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Maranoa (R) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Maranoa (R), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,751
% of total
29.3%
Change from 2016
+12.4pp
3,751
29.3%
+12.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,811
% of total
22.0%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
2,811
22.0%
-3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
2,646
% of total
20.7%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
2,646
20.7%
-5.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,535
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
1,535
12.0%
+0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
632
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
632
4.9%
-1.8pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
360
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
360
2.8%
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
260
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
260
2.0%
-0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
114
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
114
0.9%
-0.2pp
Lutheran
2021 count
96
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
96
0.8%
-0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
78
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
78
0.6%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,612
+12.4pp
Western Catholic
-427
-3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-676
-5.5pp
Not stated
+64
+0.4pp
Uniting Church
-220
-1.8pp
Presbyterian
-125
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
-15
-0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-25
-0.2pp
Lutheran
-33
-0.2pp
Baptist
-10
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Maranoa (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 | 3,751 | 29.3% | 40.1% | 2,139 | 16.9% | 27.9% | +1,612 | +12.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,811 | 22.0% | 18.7% | 3,238 | 25.6% | 22.0% | -427 | -3.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 2,646 | 20.7% | 12.8% | 3,322 | 26.2% | 17.1% | -676 | -5.5pp |
| Not stated | 1,535 | 12.0% | 8.8% | 1,471 | 11.6% | 10.1% | +64 | +0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 632 | 4.9% | 4.0% | 852 | 6.7% | 5.6% | -220 | -1.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 360 | 2.8% | 2.3% | 485 | 3.8% | 3.2% | -125 | -1.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 260 | 2.0% | 3.0% | 275 | 2.2% | 3.0% | -15 | -0.2pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 114 | 0.9% | 1.1% | 139 | 1.1% | 1.2% | -25 | -0.2pp |
| Lutheran | 96 | 0.8% | 1.1% | 129 | 1.0% | 1.3% | -33 | -0.2pp |
| Baptist | 78 | 0.6% | 1.4% | 88 | 0.7% | 1.6% | -10 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 12,798 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 12,659 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +139 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.