Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Applethorpe, accounting for 28.1% (161 people). This share was lower than Southern Downs (R) (31.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 41 people and 4.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Applethorpe - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Applethorpe in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Applethorpe, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Christianity, nfd
Presbyterian
Seventh-day Adventist
Lutheran
Uniting Church
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+41
+4.3pp
Western Catholic
-8
-5.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-12
-4.0pp
Not stated
+29
+4.3pp
Christianity, nfd
-1
-1.1pp
Presbyterian
+1
-0.2pp
Seventh-day Adventist
+11
+1.8pp
Lutheran
+5
+0.7pp
Uniting Church
+2
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Applethorpe. 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 | 161 | 28.1% | 31.4% | 120 | 23.8% | 22.2% | +41 | +4.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 157 | 27.4% | 21.7% | 165 | 32.7% | 25.0% | -8 | -5.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 71 | 12.4% | 17.3% | 83 | 16.4% | 21.1% | -12 | -4.0pp |
| Not stated | 64 | 11.2% | 9.6% | 35 | 6.9% | 8.6% | +29 | +4.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 39 | 6.8% | 3.0% | 40 | 7.9% | 3.0% | -1 | -1.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 15 | 2.6% | 2.9% | 14 | 2.8% | 3.6% | +1 | -0.2pp |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 15 | 2.6% | 0.6% | 4 | 0.8% | 0.6% | +11 | +1.8pp |
| Lutheran | 13 | 2.3% | 0.7% | 8 | 1.6% | 0.9% | +5 | +0.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 13 | 2.3% | 5.7% | 11 | 2.2% | 7.0% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 573 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 505 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +68 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.