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 Allan, accounting for 38.3% (31 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (21.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 19 people and 23 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Allan - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Allan in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Allan, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
Western Catholic
2021 count
31
% of total
38.3%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
31
38.3%
-5.3pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
27
% of total
33.3%
Change from 2016
+23.0pp
27
33.3%
+23.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
12
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
-13.4pp
12
14.8%
-13.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-3
-5.3pp
No Religion, so described
+19
+23.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-10
-13.4pp
Data table
Religion for Allan. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Southern Downs (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Southern Downs (R)% | Count | % | Southern Downs (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 31 | 38.3% | 21.7% | 34 | 43.6% | 25.0% | -3 | -5.3pp |
| No Religion, so described | 27 | 33.3% | 31.4% | 8 | 10.3% | 22.2% | +19 | +23.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 12 | 14.8% | 17.3% | 22 | 28.2% | 21.1% | -10 | -13.4pp |
| Total | 81 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 78 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.