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 Bapaume, accounting for 35.6% (42 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (31.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 1,747 people, while its share rose by 5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bapaume - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bapaume 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 Bapaume, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
42
% of total
35.6%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
42
35.6%
+5.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
24
% of total
20.3%
Change from 2016
+8.9pp
24
20.3%
+8.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
20
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
+9.4pp
20
16.9%
+9.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
13
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
+9.6pp
13
11.0%
+9.6pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-1,747
+5.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-640
+8.9pp
Not stated
-418
+9.4pp
Baptist
-71
+9.6pp
Data table
Religion for Bapaume. 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 | 42 | 35.6% | 31.4% | 1,789 | 30.6% | 22.2% | -1,747 | +5.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 24 | 20.3% | 17.3% | 664 | 11.4% | 21.1% | -640 | +8.9pp |
| Not stated | 20 | 16.9% | 9.6% | 438 | 7.5% | 8.6% | -418 | +9.4pp |
| Baptist | 13 | 11.0% | 1.5% | 84 | 1.4% | 1.8% | -71 | +9.6pp |
| Total | 118 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,850 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -5,732 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.