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 Cottonvale (Qld), accounting for 34.2% (50 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (31.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 12 people and 6.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cottonvale (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cottonvale (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cottonvale (Qld), with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
50
% of total
34.2%
Change from 2016
+6.5pp
50
34.2%
+6.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
33
% of total
22.6%
Change from 2016
-7.3pp
33
22.6%
-7.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
23
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
+5.6pp
23
15.8%
+5.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
14
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
14
9.6%
-6.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+12
+6.5pp
Western Catholic
-8
-7.3pp
Not stated
+9
+5.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-8
-6.5pp
Data table
Religion for Cottonvale (Qld). 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 | 50 | 34.2% | 31.4% | 38 | 27.7% | 22.2% | +12 | +6.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 33 | 22.6% | 21.7% | 41 | 29.9% | 25.0% | -8 | -7.3pp |
| Not stated | 23 | 15.8% | 9.6% | 14 | 10.2% | 8.6% | +9 | +5.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 14 | 9.6% | 17.3% | 22 | 16.1% | 21.1% | -8 | -6.5pp |
| Total | 146 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 137 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +9 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.