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 Pomona (Qld), accounting for 50.6% (1,477 people). This share was higher than Noosa (S) (48.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 411 people and 13.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Pomona (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Pomona (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Noosa (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pomona (Qld), with comparison markers for Noosa (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,477
% of total
50.6%
Change from 2016
+13.7pp
1,477
50.6%
+13.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
357
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
357
12.2%
-3.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
340
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
340
11.7%
-5.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
244
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
244
8.4%
-0.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
131
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
131
4.5%
-1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
88
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
88
3.0%
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
36
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
36
1.2%
-1.0pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
32
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
32
1.1%
-0.2pp
Seventh-day Adventist
2021 count
31
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
31
1.1%
+0.7pp
Buddhism
2021 count
24
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
24
0.8%
-0.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+411
+13.7pp
Western Catholic
-94
-3.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-165
-5.8pp
Not stated
-22
-0.8pp
Uniting Church
-44
-1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
-4
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
-29
-1.0pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
-7
-0.2pp
Seventh-day Adventist
+19
+0.7pp
Buddhism
-25
-0.9pp
Data table
Religion for Pomona (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 | 1,477 | 50.6% | 48.2% | 1,066 | 36.9% | 36.9% | +411 | +13.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 357 | 12.2% | 15.1% | 451 | 15.6% | 17.5% | -94 | -3.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 340 | 11.7% | 13.6% | 505 | 17.5% | 17.5% | -165 | -5.8pp |
| Not stated | 244 | 8.4% | 8.0% | 266 | 9.2% | 9.3% | -22 | -0.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 131 | 4.5% | 3.1% | 175 | 6.1% | 4.4% | -44 | -1.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 88 | 3.0% | 2.3% | 92 | 3.2% | 2.4% | -4 | -0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 36 | 1.2% | 2.1% | 65 | 2.2% | 3.1% | -29 | -1.0pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 32 | 1.1% | 0.4% | 39 | 1.3% | 0.5% | -7 | -0.2pp |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 31 | 1.1% | 0.2% | 12 | 0.4% | 0.3% | +19 | +0.7pp |
| Buddhism | 24 | 0.8% | 1.1% | 49 | 1.7% | 1.4% | -25 | -0.9pp |
| Total | 2,917 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,889 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +28 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.