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 Quilpie (S), accounting for 31.6% (219 people). This share was lower than Regional Qld (40.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 85 people and 6.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Quilpie (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Quilpie (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Quilpie (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
219
% of total
31.6%
Change from 2016
+11.4pp
219
31.6%
+11.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
200
% of total
28.8%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
200
28.8%
-6.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
150
% of total
21.6%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
150
21.6%
-3.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
57
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
57
8.2%
+1.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
22
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
22
3.2%
-2.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
20
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
20
2.9%
+1.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
10
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
10
1.4%
-0.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+55
+11.4pp
Western Catholic
-85
-6.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-55
-3.7pp
Not stated
+1
+1.3pp
Uniting Church
-21
-2.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+6
+1.2pp
Presbyterian
-8
-0.8pp
Data table
Religion for Quilpie (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 | 219 | 31.6% | 40.1% | 164 | 20.2% | 27.9% | +55 | +11.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 200 | 28.8% | 18.7% | 285 | 35.1% | 22.0% | -85 | -6.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 150 | 21.6% | 12.8% | 205 | 25.3% | 17.1% | -55 | -3.7pp |
| Not stated | 57 | 8.2% | 8.8% | 56 | 6.9% | 10.1% | +1 | +1.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 22 | 3.2% | 4.0% | 43 | 5.3% | 5.6% | -21 | -2.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 20 | 2.9% | 3.0% | 14 | 1.7% | 3.0% | +6 | +1.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 1.4% | 2.3% | 18 | 2.2% | 3.2% | -8 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 694 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 811 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -117 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.