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 North Branch (Southern Downs - Qld), accounting for 59.1% (26 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (31.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 18 people and 26.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
North Branch (Southern Downs - Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for North Branch (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 North Branch (Southern Downs - Qld), with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
26
% of total
59.1%
Change from 2016
+36.1pp
26
59.1%
+36.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+12
+36.1pp
Data table
Religion for North Branch (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 | 26 | 59.1% | 31.4% | 14 | 23.0% | 22.2% | +12 | +36.1pp |
| Total | 44 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 61 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -17 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.