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 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 23 people and 14.3 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Eukey, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+23
+14.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+3
+0.9pp
Western Catholic
-3
-3.5pp
Not stated
-5
-4.8pp
Data table
Religion for Eukey. 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 | 60 | 43.2% | 31.4% | 37 | 28.9% | 22.2% | +23 | +14.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 24 | 17.3% | 17.3% | 21 | 16.4% | 21.1% | +3 | +0.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 13.7% | 21.7% | 22 | 17.2% | 25.0% | -3 | -3.5pp |
| Not stated | 15 | 10.8% | 9.6% | 20 | 15.6% | 8.6% | -5 | -4.8pp |
| Total | 139 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 128 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +11 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.