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 South Burnett (R), accounting for 37.4% (12,338 people). This share was lower than Regional Qld (40.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 4,251 people and 12.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
South Burnett (R) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for South Burnett (R) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for South Burnett (R), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
12,338
% of total
37.4%
Change from 2016
+12.3pp
12,338
37.4%
+12.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
4,613
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
4,613
14.0%
-3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
4,189
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
4,189
12.7%
-4.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
3,528
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
3,528
10.7%
+0.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
2,096
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
2,096
6.4%
-2.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
1,266
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
1,266
3.8%
-0.1pp
Lutheran
2021 count
1,246
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
1,246
3.8%
-1.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
874
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
874
2.7%
-0.8pp
Baptist
2021 count
630
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
630
1.9%
-0.4pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
292
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
292
0.9%
0.0pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+4,251
+12.3pp
Western Catholic
-934
-3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,272
-4.3pp
Not stated
+231
+0.5pp
Uniting Church
-727
-2.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+21
-0.1pp
Lutheran
-325
-1.1pp
Presbyterian
-267
-0.8pp
Baptist
-108
-0.4pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
-3
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for South Burnett (R). 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 | 12,338 | 37.4% | 40.1% | 8,087 | 25.1% | 27.9% | +4,251 | +12.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 4,613 | 14.0% | 18.7% | 5,547 | 17.2% | 22.0% | -934 | -3.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 4,189 | 12.7% | 12.8% | 5,461 | 17.0% | 17.1% | -1,272 | -4.3pp |
| Not stated | 3,528 | 10.7% | 8.8% | 3,297 | 10.2% | 10.1% | +231 | +0.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 2,096 | 6.4% | 4.0% | 2,823 | 8.8% | 5.6% | -727 | -2.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 1,266 | 3.8% | 3.0% | 1,245 | 3.9% | 3.0% | +21 | -0.1pp |
| Lutheran | 1,246 | 3.8% | 1.1% | 1,571 | 4.9% | 1.3% | -325 | -1.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 874 | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1,141 | 3.5% | 3.2% | -267 | -0.8pp |
| Baptist | 630 | 1.9% | 1.4% | 738 | 2.3% | 1.6% | -108 | -0.4pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 292 | 0.9% | 0.5% | 295 | 0.9% | 0.6% | -3 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 32,979 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 32,166 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +813 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.