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 Como (Qld), accounting for 48.9% (22 people). This share was higher than Noosa (S) (48.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 8 people and 11.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Como (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Como (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Noosa (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Como (Qld), with comparison markers for Noosa (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
22
% of total
48.9%
Change from 2016
+13.1pp
22
48.9%
+13.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
11
% of total
24.4%
Change from 2016
-11.4pp
11
24.4%
-11.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3
+13.1pp
Western Catholic
-8
-11.4pp
Data table
Religion for Como (Qld). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Noosa (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Noosa (S)% | Count | % | Noosa (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 22 | 48.9% | 48.2% | 19 | 35.8% | 36.9% | +3 | +13.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 11 | 24.4% | 15.1% | 19 | 35.8% | 17.5% | -8 | -11.4pp |
| Total | 45 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 53 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -8 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.