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 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 No religion, which increased by 53 people and 5.3 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
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Christianity, nfd
Presbyterian
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+53
+5.3pp
Western Catholic
+16
-0.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+8
-2.0pp
Not stated
+16
+0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
-2
-2.3pp
Presbyterian
0
-0.9pp
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% | 91 | 30.7% | 22.2% | +53 | +5.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 70 | 17.5% | 21.7% | 54 | 18.2% | 25.0% | +16 | -0.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 54 | 13.5% | 17.3% | 46 | 15.5% | 21.1% | +8 | -2.0pp |
| Not stated | 54 | 13.5% | 9.6% | 38 | 12.8% | 8.6% | +16 | +0.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 19 | 4.8% | 3.0% | 21 | 7.1% | 3.0% | -2 | -2.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 11 | 2.8% | 2.9% | 11 | 3.7% | 3.6% | 0 | -0.9pp |
| Total | 400 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 296 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +104 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.