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 Murweh (S), accounting for 29% (1,149 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (18.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 364 people and 10.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Murweh (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Murweh (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Murweh (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,149
% of total
29.0%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
1,149
29.0%
-4.9pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,053
% of total
26.6%
Change from 2016
+10.6pp
1,053
26.6%
+10.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
789
% of total
19.9%
Change from 2016
-6.2pp
789
19.9%
-6.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
525
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
525
13.2%
+4.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
131
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
131
3.3%
-0.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
89
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
89
2.2%
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
36
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
36
0.9%
-0.6pp
Buddhism
2021 count
25
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
25
0.6%
-0.7pp
Lutheran
2021 count
25
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
25
0.6%
-0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
23
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
23
0.6%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-309
-4.9pp
No Religion, so described
+364
+10.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-332
-6.2pp
Not stated
+134
+4.1pp
Presbyterian
-47
-0.8pp
Uniting Church
-41
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
-28
-0.6pp
Buddhism
-30
-0.7pp
Lutheran
-9
-0.2pp
Baptist
-14
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Murweh (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 | |
| Western Catholic | 1,149 | 29.0% | 18.7% | 1,458 | 33.9% | 22.0% | -309 | -4.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 1,053 | 26.6% | 40.1% | 689 | 16.0% | 27.9% | +364 | +10.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 789 | 19.9% | 12.8% | 1,121 | 26.1% | 17.1% | -332 | -6.2pp |
| Not stated | 525 | 13.2% | 8.8% | 391 | 9.1% | 10.1% | +134 | +4.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 131 | 3.3% | 2.3% | 178 | 4.1% | 3.2% | -47 | -0.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 89 | 2.2% | 4.0% | 130 | 3.0% | 5.6% | -41 | -0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 36 | 0.9% | 3.0% | 64 | 1.5% | 3.0% | -28 | -0.6pp |
| Buddhism | 25 | 0.6% | 1.0% | 55 | 1.3% | 1.1% | -30 | -0.7pp |
| Lutheran | 25 | 0.6% | 1.1% | 34 | 0.8% | 1.3% | -9 | -0.2pp |
| Baptist | 23 | 0.6% | 1.4% | 37 | 0.9% | 1.6% | -14 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 3,963 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,298 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -335 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.