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 Paroo (S), accounting for 32.5% (549 people). This share was lower than Regional Qld (40.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 259 people and 14.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Paroo (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Paroo (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Paroo (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
549
% of total
32.5%
Change from 2016
+14.9pp
549
32.5%
+14.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
485
% of total
28.7%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
485
28.7%
-2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
327
% of total
19.3%
Change from 2016
-9.6pp
327
19.3%
-9.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
134
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
134
7.9%
-1.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
50
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
50
3.0%
-1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
46
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
46
2.7%
+1.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
19
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
19
1.1%
-1.1pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
17
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
17
1.0%
+0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
12
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
12
0.7%
+0.2pp
Lutheran
2021 count
10
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
10
0.6%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+259
+14.9pp
Western Catholic
-28
-2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-148
-9.6pp
Not stated
-24
-1.7pp
Uniting Church
-21
-1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+29
+1.7pp
Presbyterian
-17
-1.1pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+4
+0.2pp
Baptist
+4
+0.2pp
Lutheran
+1
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Paroo (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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 549 | 32.5% | 40.1% | 290 | 17.6% | 27.9% | +259 | +14.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 485 | 28.7% | 18.7% | 513 | 31.2% | 22.0% | -28 | -2.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 327 | 19.3% | 12.8% | 475 | 28.9% | 17.1% | -148 | -9.6pp |
| Not stated | 134 | 7.9% | 8.8% | 158 | 9.6% | 10.1% | -24 | -1.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 50 | 3.0% | 4.0% | 71 | 4.3% | 5.6% | -21 | -1.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 46 | 2.7% | 3.0% | 17 | 1.0% | 3.0% | +29 | +1.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 19 | 1.1% | 2.3% | 36 | 2.2% | 3.2% | -17 | -1.1pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 17 | 1.0% | 0.5% | 13 | 0.8% | 0.6% | +4 | +0.2pp |
| Baptist | 12 | 0.7% | 1.4% | 8 | 0.5% | 1.6% | +4 | +0.2pp |
| Lutheran | 10 | 0.6% | 1.1% | 9 | 0.5% | 1.3% | +1 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 1,691 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,644 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +47 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.