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 Elbow Valley, accounting for 35% (43 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (31.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 11 people and 5.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Elbow Valley - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Elbow Valley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Elbow Valley, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Not stated
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-1
-7.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+11
+5.4pp
Western Catholic
-1
-3.8pp
Not stated
+4
+1.5pp
Data table
Religion for Elbow Valley. 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 | 43 | 35.0% | 31.4% | 44 | 42.7% | 22.2% | -1 | -7.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 33 | 26.8% | 17.3% | 22 | 21.4% | 21.1% | +11 | +5.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 18 | 14.6% | 21.7% | 19 | 18.4% | 25.0% | -1 | -3.8pp |
| Not stated | 15 | 12.2% | 9.6% | 11 | 10.7% | 8.6% | +4 | +1.5pp |
| Total | 123 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 103 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +20 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.