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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Palgrave, accounting for 39.3% (11 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (17.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 996 people and 17.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Palgrave - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Palgrave in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Palgrave, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
11
% of total
39.3%
Change from 2016
+23.6pp
11
39.3%
+23.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
-482
+23.6pp
Data table
Religion for Palgrave. 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 | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 11 | 39.3% | 17.3% | 493 | 15.7% | 21.1% | -482 | +23.6pp |
| Total | 28 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,148 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -3,120 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.