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 Amiens, accounting for 31.7% (108 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (31.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 41 people and 9.4 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Amiens - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Amiens in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Amiens, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).

Amiens
Southern Downs (R)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

108

% of total

31.7%

Change from 2016

+9.4pp

Not stated

2021 count

61

% of total

17.9%

Change from 2016

+8.6pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

56

% of total

16.4%

Change from 2016

-4.6pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

50

% of total

14.7%

Change from 2016

-10.6pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

18

% of total

5.3%

Change from 2016

-2.4pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

15

% of total

4.4%

Change from 2016

+0.4pp

Presbyterian

2021 count

13

% of total

3.8%

Change from 2016

+2.5pp

Pentecostal, nfd

2021 count

11

% of total

3.2%

Change from 2016

-

Data table

Religion for Amiens. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Southern Downs (R).

Religion for Amiens. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Southern Downs (R).
Religion for Amiens. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Southern Downs (R).
Category20212016Change
Count%Southern Downs (R)%Count%Southern Downs (R)%Countpp
No Religion, so described10831.7%31.4%6722.3%22.2%+41+9.4pp
Not stated6117.9%9.6%289.3%8.6%+33+8.6pp
Western Catholic5616.4%21.7%6321.0%25.0%-7-4.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia5014.7%17.3%7625.3%21.1%-26-10.6pp
Christianity, nfd185.3%3.0%237.7%3.0%-5-2.4pp
Uniting Church154.4%5.7%124.0%7.0%+3+0.4pp
Presbyterian133.8%2.9%41.3%3.6%+9+2.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd113.2%0.9%--1.0%--
Total341100.0%100.0%300100.0%100.0%+410.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.