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 Hendon (Qld), accounting for 34.4% (78 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (31.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 34 people and 12.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hendon (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hendon (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 Hendon (Qld), with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
78
% of total
34.4%
Change from 2016
+12.4pp
78
34.4%
+12.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
41
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
41
18.1%
+1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
38
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
-12.6pp
38
16.7%
-12.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
24
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
24
10.6%
+3.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
17
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
17
7.5%
+3.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
11
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-6.2pp
11
4.8%
-6.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+24
+12.4pp
Western Catholic
-1
+1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-34
-12.6pp
Not stated
+7
+3.7pp
Presbyterian
+6
+3.0pp
Uniting Church
-16
-6.2pp
Data table
Religion for Hendon (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 | 78 | 34.4% | 31.4% | 54 | 22.0% | 22.2% | +24 | +12.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 41 | 18.1% | 21.7% | 42 | 17.1% | 25.0% | -1 | +1.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 38 | 16.7% | 17.3% | 72 | 29.3% | 21.1% | -34 | -12.6pp |
| Not stated | 24 | 10.6% | 9.6% | 17 | 6.9% | 8.6% | +7 | +3.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 17 | 7.5% | 2.9% | 11 | 4.5% | 3.6% | +6 | +3.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 4.8% | 5.7% | 27 | 11.0% | 7.0% | -16 | -6.2pp |
| Total | 227 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 246 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -19 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.