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 Loch Lomond, accounting for 29.6% (32 people). This share was lower than Southern Downs (R) (31.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 10 people and 8.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Loch Lomond - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Loch Lomond in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Loch Lomond, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
32
% of total
29.6%
Change from 2016
+8.6pp
32
29.6%
+8.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
29
% of total
26.9%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
29
26.9%
-4.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
25
% of total
23.1%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
25
23.1%
-5.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+10
+8.6pp
Western Catholic
-4
-4.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-5
-5.5pp
Data table
Religion for Loch Lomond. 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 | 32 | 29.6% | 31.4% | 22 | 21.0% | 22.2% | +10 | +8.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 29 | 26.9% | 21.7% | 33 | 31.4% | 25.0% | -4 | -4.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 25 | 23.1% | 17.3% | 30 | 28.6% | 21.1% | -5 | -5.5pp |
| Total | 108 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 105 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.