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 Allora, accounting for 24.9% (301 people). This share was lower than Southern Downs (R) (31.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 95 people and 8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Allora - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Allora in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Allora, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
301
% of total
24.9%
Change from 2016
+8.0pp
301
24.9%
+8.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
284
% of total
23.5%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
284
23.5%
-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
281
% of total
23.3%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
281
23.3%
-5.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
110
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
110
9.1%
+2.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
82
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
82
6.8%
-0.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
51
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
51
4.2%
-2.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
31
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
31
2.6%
0.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
14
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
14
1.2%
+0.4pp
Lutheran
2021 count
14
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
14
1.2%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+95
+8.0pp
Western Catholic
-36
-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-67
-5.2pp
Not stated
+27
+2.3pp
Uniting Church
-7
-0.5pp
Presbyterian
-30
-2.4pp
Christianity, nfd
-1
0.0pp
Baptist
+4
+0.4pp
Lutheran
+6
+0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Allora. 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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 301 | 24.9% | 31.4% | 206 | 16.9% | 22.2% | +95 | +8.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 284 | 23.5% | 21.7% | 320 | 26.3% | 25.0% | -36 | -2.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 281 | 23.3% | 17.3% | 348 | 28.5% | 21.1% | -67 | -5.2pp |
| Not stated | 110 | 9.1% | 9.6% | 83 | 6.8% | 8.6% | +27 | +2.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 82 | 6.8% | 5.7% | 89 | 7.3% | 7.0% | -7 | -0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 51 | 4.2% | 2.9% | 81 | 6.6% | 3.6% | -30 | -2.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 31 | 2.6% | 3.0% | 32 | 2.6% | 3.0% | -1 | 0.0pp |
| Baptist | 14 | 1.2% | 1.5% | 10 | 0.8% | 1.8% | +4 | +0.4pp |
| Lutheran | 14 | 1.2% | 0.7% | 8 | 0.7% | 0.9% | +6 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 1,208 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,219 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -11 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.