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 Kyoomba, accounting for 46.5% (40 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (31.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 33 people and 26.5 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Kyoomba - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Kyoomba in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Kyoomba, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).

Kyoomba
Southern Downs (R)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

40

% of total

46.5%

Change from 2016

+26.5pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

23

% of total

26.7%

Change from 2016

+15.3pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

16

% of total

18.6%

Change from 2016

+1.5pp

Data table

Religion for Kyoomba. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Southern Downs (R).

Religion for Kyoomba. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Southern Downs (R).
Religion for Kyoomba. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Southern Downs (R).
Category20212016Change
Count%Southern Downs (R)%Count%Southern Downs (R)%Countpp
No Religion, so described4046.5%31.4%720.0%22.2%+33+26.5pp
Western Catholic2326.7%21.7%411.4%25.0%+19+15.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia1618.6%17.3%617.1%21.1%+10+1.5pp
Total86100.0%100.0%35100.0%100.0%+510.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.