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 Pratten, accounting for 36.8% (86 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (31.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 859 people and 8.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Pratten - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Pratten in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pratten, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
86
% of total
36.8%
Change from 2016
+23.8pp
86
36.8%
+23.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
43
% of total
18.4%
Change from 2016
-8.9pp
43
18.4%
-8.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
36
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
-10.0pp
36
15.4%
-10.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
21
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
21
9.0%
-2.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
14
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
14
6.0%
-1.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
12
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
12
5.1%
+1.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-345
+23.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-859
-8.9pp
Western Catholic
-803
-10.0pp
Not stated
-360
-2.5pp
Uniting Church
-231
-1.4pp
Presbyterian
-116
+1.2pp
Data table
Religion for Pratten. 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 | 86 | 36.8% | 31.4% | 431 | 13.0% | 22.2% | -345 | +23.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 43 | 18.4% | 17.3% | 902 | 27.3% | 21.1% | -859 | -8.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 36 | 15.4% | 21.7% | 839 | 25.4% | 25.0% | -803 | -10.0pp |
| Not stated | 21 | 9.0% | 9.6% | 381 | 11.5% | 8.6% | -360 | -2.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 14 | 6.0% | 5.7% | 245 | 7.4% | 7.0% | -231 | -1.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 12 | 5.1% | 2.9% | 128 | 3.9% | 3.6% | -116 | +1.2pp |
| Total | 234 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,305 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -3,071 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.