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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Canningvale, accounting for 35.7% (40 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (21.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 17 people and 16.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Canningvale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Canningvale 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 Canningvale, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
No Religion, so described
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-12
-2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-15
-6.6pp
No Religion, so described
+17
+16.1pp
Data table
Religion for Canningvale. 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 | 40 | 35.7% | 21.7% | 52 | 38.0% | 25.0% | -12 | -2.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 27 | 24.1% | 17.3% | 42 | 30.7% | 21.1% | -15 | -6.6pp |
| No Religion, so described | 23 | 20.5% | 31.4% | 6 | 4.4% | 22.2% | +17 | +16.1pp |
| Total | 112 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 137 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -25 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.