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 Greenlands (Qld), accounting for 44.2% (107 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (31.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 55 people and 23.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Greenlands (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Greenlands (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Greenlands (Qld), with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
107
% of total
44.2%
Change from 2016
+23.6pp
107
44.2%
+23.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
43
% of total
17.8%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
43
17.8%
-1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
29
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
29
12.0%
+1.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
15
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-12.8pp
15
6.2%
-12.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
14
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
14
5.8%
+1.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+55
+23.6pp
Western Catholic
-5
-1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+2
+1.3pp
Not stated
-33
-12.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+2
+1.0pp
Data table
Religion for Greenlands (Qld). 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 | 107 | 44.2% | 31.4% | 52 | 20.6% | 22.2% | +55 | +23.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 43 | 17.8% | 21.7% | 48 | 19.0% | 25.0% | -5 | -1.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 29 | 12.0% | 17.3% | 27 | 10.7% | 21.1% | +2 | +1.3pp |
| Not stated | 15 | 6.2% | 9.6% | 48 | 19.0% | 8.6% | -33 | -12.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 14 | 5.8% | 3.0% | 12 | 4.8% | 3.0% | +2 | +1.0pp |
| Total | 242 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 252 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -10 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.