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 62 people and 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
+5.0pp
79
30.4%
+5.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
47
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
47
18.1%
-4.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
37
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
-8.2pp
37
14.2%
-8.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
27
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-7.5pp
27
10.4%
-7.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
24
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-
24
9.2%
-
Baptist
2021 count
14
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-
14
5.4%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
13
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-
13
5.0%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
11
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
11
4.2%
-3.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+62
+5.0pp
Western Catholic
+32
-4.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+22
-8.2pp
Not stated
+15
-7.5pp
Presbyterian
+6
-3.3pp
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% | 17 | 25.4% | 22.2% | +62 | +5.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 47 | 18.1% | 21.7% | 15 | 22.4% | 25.0% | +32 | -4.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 37 | 14.2% | 17.3% | 15 | 22.4% | 21.1% | +22 | -8.2pp |
| Not stated | 27 | 10.4% | 9.6% | 12 | 17.9% | 8.6% | +15 | -7.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 24 | 9.2% | 3.0% | - | - | 3.0% | - | - |
| Baptist | 14 | 5.4% | 1.5% | - | - | 1.8% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 13 | 5.0% | 5.7% | - | - | 7.0% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 11 | 4.2% | 2.9% | 5 | 7.5% | 3.6% | +6 | -3.3pp |
| Total | 260 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 67 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +193 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.