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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Karara, accounting for 27% (34 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (21.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 12 people and 9.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Karara - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Karara in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Karara, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
Western Catholic
2021 count
34
% of total
27.0%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
34
27.0%
+1.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
34
% of total
27.0%
Change from 2016
+16.8pp
34
27.0%
+16.8pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
23
% of total
18.3%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
23
18.3%
-1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
19
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-9.3pp
19
15.1%
-9.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+1
+1.0pp
Not stated
+21
+16.8pp
No Religion, so described
-2
-1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-12
-9.3pp
Data table
Religion for Karara. 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 34 | 27.0% | 21.7% | 33 | 26.0% | 25.0% | +1 | +1.0pp |
| Not stated | 34 | 27.0% | 9.6% | 13 | 10.2% | 8.6% | +21 | +16.8pp |
| No Religion, so described | 23 | 18.3% | 31.4% | 25 | 19.7% | 22.2% | -2 | -1.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 19 | 15.1% | 17.3% | 31 | 24.4% | 21.1% | -12 | -9.3pp |
| Total | 126 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 127 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.