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 Maryvale (Southern Downs - Qld), accounting for 36% (144 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (31.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 1,212 people and 15.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Maryvale (Southern Downs - Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Maryvale (Southern Downs - Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Maryvale (Southern Downs - Qld), with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
144
% of total
36.0%
Change from 2016
+12.9pp
144
36.0%
+12.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
70
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
-15.3pp
70
17.5%
-15.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
54
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
54
13.5%
-1.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
54
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
+4.6pp
54
13.5%
+4.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
19
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
19
4.8%
+2.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
11
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
11
2.8%
+1.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-759
+12.9pp
Western Catholic
-1,212
-15.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-542
-1.7pp
Not stated
-293
+4.6pp
Christianity, nfd
-76
+2.4pp
Presbyterian
-59
+1.0pp
Data table
Religion for Maryvale (Southern Downs - Qld). 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 | 144 | 36.0% | 31.4% | 903 | 23.1% | 22.2% | -759 | +12.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 70 | 17.5% | 21.7% | 1,282 | 32.8% | 25.0% | -1,212 | -15.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 54 | 13.5% | 17.3% | 596 | 15.2% | 21.1% | -542 | -1.7pp |
| Not stated | 54 | 13.5% | 9.6% | 347 | 8.9% | 8.6% | -293 | +4.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 19 | 4.8% | 3.0% | 95 | 2.4% | 3.0% | -76 | +2.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 11 | 2.8% | 2.9% | 70 | 1.8% | 3.6% | -59 | +1.0pp |
| Total | 400 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,912 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -3,512 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.