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, 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 No religion, which increased by 10 people and 17.5 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cunningham (Qld), with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+10
+17.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-4
-4.6pp
Western Catholic
-10
-14.4pp
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% | 8 | 12.5% | 22.2% | +10 | +17.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 16 | 26.7% | 17.3% | 20 | 31.3% | 21.1% | -4 | -4.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 20.0% | 21.7% | 22 | 34.4% | 25.0% | -10 | -14.4pp |
| Total | 60 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 64 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -4 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.