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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Richmond (S), accounting for 25.4% (189 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (18.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 66 people and 7.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Richmond (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Richmond (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Richmond (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Western Catholic
2021 count
189
% of total
25.4%
Change from 2016
-7.6pp
189
25.4%
-7.6pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
179
% of total
24.1%
Change from 2016
+7.2pp
179
24.1%
+7.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
166
% of total
22.3%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
166
22.3%
-6.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
130
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
+9.7pp
130
17.5%
+9.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
39
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
39
5.2%
-1.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
16
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
16
2.2%
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
11
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
11
1.5%
-0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-66
-7.6pp
No Religion, so described
+48
+7.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-57
-6.5pp
Not stated
+70
+9.7pp
Uniting Church
-9
-1.0pp
Presbyterian
-6
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
-6
-0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Richmond (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 | |
| Western Catholic | 189 | 25.4% | 18.7% | 255 | 33.0% | 22.0% | -66 | -7.6pp |
| No Religion, so described | 179 | 24.1% | 40.1% | 131 | 16.9% | 27.9% | +48 | +7.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 166 | 22.3% | 12.8% | 223 | 28.8% | 17.1% | -57 | -6.5pp |
| Not stated | 130 | 17.5% | 8.8% | 60 | 7.8% | 10.1% | +70 | +9.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 39 | 5.2% | 4.0% | 48 | 6.2% | 5.6% | -9 | -1.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 16 | 2.2% | 2.3% | 22 | 2.8% | 3.2% | -6 | -0.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 11 | 1.5% | 3.0% | 17 | 2.2% | 3.0% | -6 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 744 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 773 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -29 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.