Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 13 people and 14.4 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kyoomba, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+13
+14.4pp
Western Catholic
-4
-5.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+4
+4.3pp
Data table
Religion for Kyoomba. 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 | 40 | 46.5% | 31.4% | 27 | 32.1% | 22.2% | +13 | +14.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 23 | 26.7% | 21.7% | 27 | 32.1% | 25.0% | -4 | -5.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 16 | 18.6% | 17.3% | 12 | 14.3% | 21.1% | +4 | +4.3pp |
| Total | 86 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 84 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.