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 Ballandean, accounting for 44.8% (138 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (31.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 39 people and 15.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Ballandean - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Ballandean in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ballandean, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
138
% of total
44.8%
Change from 2016
+15.9pp
138
44.8%
+15.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
70
% of total
22.7%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
70
22.7%
-3.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
36
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
36
11.7%
-3.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
24
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
24
7.8%
+0.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
14
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
14
4.5%
-3.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+39
+15.9pp
Western Catholic
-18
-3.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-16
-3.5pp
Not stated
0
+0.8pp
Uniting Church
-13
-3.4pp
Data table
Religion for Ballandean. 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 | 138 | 44.8% | 31.4% | 99 | 28.9% | 22.2% | +39 | +15.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 70 | 22.7% | 21.7% | 88 | 25.7% | 25.0% | -18 | -3.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 36 | 11.7% | 17.3% | 52 | 15.2% | 21.1% | -16 | -3.5pp |
| Not stated | 24 | 7.8% | 9.6% | 24 | 7.0% | 8.6% | 0 | +0.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 14 | 4.5% | 5.7% | 27 | 7.9% | 7.0% | -13 | -3.4pp |
| Total | 308 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 342 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -34 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.