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 Goomburra, accounting for 30.4% (79 people). This share was lower than Southern Downs (R) (31.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 34 people and 13.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Goomburra - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Goomburra in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Goomburra, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
79
% of total
30.4%
Change from 2016
+13.5pp
79
30.4%
+13.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
47
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
47
18.1%
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
37
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
37
14.2%
-5.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
27
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
27
10.4%
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
24
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
24
9.2%
+0.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
14
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
14
5.4%
+0.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
13
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
13
5.0%
-1.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
11
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
11
4.2%
-4.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+34
+13.5pp
Western Catholic
-8
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-15
-5.3pp
Not stated
-2
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+2
+0.9pp
Baptist
+1
+0.5pp
Uniting Church
-4
-1.4pp
Presbyterian
-13
-4.8pp
Data table
Religion for Goomburra. 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 | 79 | 30.4% | 31.4% | 45 | 16.9% | 22.2% | +34 | +13.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 47 | 18.1% | 21.7% | 55 | 20.7% | 25.0% | -8 | -2.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 37 | 14.2% | 17.3% | 52 | 19.5% | 21.1% | -15 | -5.3pp |
| Not stated | 27 | 10.4% | 9.6% | 29 | 10.9% | 8.6% | -2 | -0.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 24 | 9.2% | 3.0% | 22 | 8.3% | 3.0% | +2 | +0.9pp |
| Baptist | 14 | 5.4% | 1.5% | 13 | 4.9% | 1.8% | +1 | +0.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 13 | 5.0% | 5.7% | 17 | 6.4% | 7.0% | -4 | -1.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 11 | 4.2% | 2.9% | 24 | 9.0% | 3.6% | -13 | -4.8pp |
| Total | 260 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 266 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -6 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.