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 Eukey, accounting for 43.2% (60 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (31.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 25 people and 14.5 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Eukey - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Eukey in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Eukey, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).

Eukey
Southern Downs (R)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

60

% of total

43.2%

Change from 2016

+14.5pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

24

% of total

17.3%

Change from 2016

-13.0pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

19

% of total

13.7%

Change from 2016

-19.9pp

Not stated

2021 count

15

% of total

10.8%

Change from 2016

+8.3pp

Data table

Religion for Eukey. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Southern Downs (R).

Religion for Eukey. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Southern Downs (R).
Religion for Eukey. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Southern Downs (R).
Category20212016Change
Count%Southern Downs (R)%Count%Southern Downs (R)%Countpp
No Religion, so described6043.2%31.4%3528.7%22.2%+25+14.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia2417.3%17.3%3730.3%21.1%-13-13.0pp
Western Catholic1913.7%21.7%4133.6%25.0%-22-19.9pp
Not stated1510.8%9.6%32.5%8.6%+12+8.3pp
Total139100.0%100.0%122100.0%100.0%+170.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.