Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Adavale, accounting for 37.7% (26 people). This share was higher than Quilpie (S) (31.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 22 people and 21.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Adavale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Adavale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Quilpie (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Adavale, with comparison markers for Quilpie (S).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+15
+24.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-5
+0.2pp
Western Catholic
-22
-21.9pp
Data table
Religion for Adavale. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Quilpie (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Quilpie (S)% | Count | % | Quilpie (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 26 | 37.7% | 31.6% | 11 | 12.8% | 20.2% | +15 | +24.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 21 | 30.4% | 21.6% | 26 | 30.2% | 25.3% | -5 | +0.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 13 | 18.8% | 28.8% | 35 | 40.7% | 35.1% | -22 | -21.9pp |
| Total | 69 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 86 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -17 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.