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 Mount Colliery, accounting for 25.2% (26 people). This share was lower than Southern Downs (R) (31.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 5 people and 3.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mount Colliery - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mount Colliery in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Colliery, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
26
% of total
25.2%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
26
25.2%
-1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
25
% of total
24.3%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
25
24.3%
+0.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
25
% of total
24.3%
Change from 2016
+11.6pp
25
24.3%
+11.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
19
% of total
18.4%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
19
18.4%
-3.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-3
-1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1
+0.7pp
Not stated
+11
+11.6pp
Western Catholic
-5
-3.4pp
Data table
Religion for Mount Colliery. 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 | 26 | 25.2% | 31.4% | 29 | 26.4% | 22.2% | -3 | -1.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 25 | 24.3% | 17.3% | 26 | 23.6% | 21.1% | -1 | +0.7pp |
| Not stated | 25 | 24.3% | 9.6% | 14 | 12.7% | 8.6% | +11 | +11.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 18.4% | 21.7% | 24 | 21.8% | 25.0% | -5 | -3.4pp |
| Total | 103 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 110 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -7 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.