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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Bony Mountain, accounting for 27% (24 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (21.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 1,323 people and 2.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bony Mountain - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bony Mountain in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bony Mountain, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
Western Catholic
2021 count
24
% of total
27.0%
Change from 2016
+7.5pp
24
27.0%
+7.5pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
24
% of total
27.0%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
24
27.0%
-2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
18
% of total
20.2%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
18
20.2%
+2.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
17
% of total
19.1%
Change from 2016
+10.5pp
17
19.1%
+10.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-866
+7.5pp
No Religion, so described
-1,323
-2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-807
+2.1pp
Not stated
-376
+10.5pp
Data table
Religion for Bony Mountain. 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 24 | 27.0% | 21.7% | 890 | 19.5% | 25.0% | -866 | +7.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 24 | 27.0% | 31.4% | 1,347 | 29.5% | 22.2% | -1,323 | -2.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 18 | 20.2% | 17.3% | 825 | 18.1% | 21.1% | -807 | +2.1pp |
| Not stated | 17 | 19.1% | 9.6% | 393 | 8.6% | 8.6% | -376 | +10.5pp |
| Total | 89 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,564 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -4,475 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.