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 Leslie Dam, accounting for 51.3% (59 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (31.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 40 people and 19.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Leslie Dam - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Leslie Dam in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Leslie Dam, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
59
% of total
51.3%
Change from 2016
+19.1pp
59
51.3%
+19.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
19
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
-8.9pp
19
16.5%
-8.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
12
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-16.7pp
12
10.4%
-16.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
11
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
11
9.6%
+1.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+40
+19.1pp
Western Catholic
+4
-8.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-4
-16.7pp
Not stated
+6
+1.1pp
Data table
Religion for Leslie Dam. 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 | 59 | 51.3% | 31.4% | 19 | 32.2% | 22.2% | +40 | +19.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 16.5% | 21.7% | 15 | 25.4% | 25.0% | +4 | -8.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 12 | 10.4% | 17.3% | 16 | 27.1% | 21.1% | -4 | -16.7pp |
| Not stated | 11 | 9.6% | 9.6% | 5 | 8.5% | 8.6% | +6 | +1.1pp |
| Total | 115 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 59 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +56 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.