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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Massie, accounting for 30.3% (36 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (21.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 20 people and 14.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Massie - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Massie in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Massie, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
Western Catholic
2021 count
36
% of total
30.3%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
36
30.3%
-1.3pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
35
% of total
29.4%
Change from 2016
+14.1pp
35
29.4%
+14.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
12
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
12
10.1%
+1.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+5
-1.3pp
No Religion, so described
+20
+14.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+4
+1.9pp
Data table
Religion for Massie. 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 36 | 30.3% | 21.7% | 31 | 31.6% | 25.0% | +5 | -1.3pp |
| No Religion, so described | 35 | 29.4% | 31.4% | 15 | 15.3% | 22.2% | +20 | +14.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 12 | 10.1% | 17.3% | 8 | 8.2% | 21.1% | +4 | +1.9pp |
| Total | 119 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 98 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +21 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.