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 Cunningham (Qld), accounting for 30% (18 people). This share was lower than Southern Downs (R) (31.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 31 people and 4.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cunningham (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cunningham (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 Cunningham (Qld), with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
18
% of total
30.0%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
18
30.0%
+2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
16
% of total
26.7%
Change from 2016
+11.4pp
16
26.7%
+11.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
12
% of total
20.0%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
12
20.0%
-4.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-30
+2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-11
+11.4pp
Western Catholic
-31
-4.4pp
Data table
Religion for Cunningham (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 | 18 | 30.0% | 31.4% | 48 | 27.3% | 22.2% | -30 | +2.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 16 | 26.7% | 17.3% | 27 | 15.3% | 21.1% | -11 | +11.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 20.0% | 21.7% | 43 | 24.4% | 25.0% | -31 | -4.4pp |
| Total | 60 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 176 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -116 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.