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 Rosehill (Qld), accounting for 33.9% (40 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (21.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 26 people and 10.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Rosehill (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Rosehill (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 Rosehill (Qld), with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
Western Catholic
2021 count
40
% of total
33.9%
Change from 2016
+10.6pp
40
33.9%
+10.6pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
28
% of total
23.7%
Change from 2016
+7.0pp
28
23.7%
+7.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
25
% of total
21.2%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
25
21.2%
+2.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
15
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
15
12.7%
+1.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+26
+10.6pp
No Religion, so described
+18
+7.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+14
+2.9pp
Uniting Church
+8
+1.0pp
Data table
Religion for Rosehill (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 | |
| Western Catholic | 40 | 33.9% | 21.7% | 14 | 23.3% | 25.0% | +26 | +10.6pp |
| No Religion, so described | 28 | 23.7% | 31.4% | 10 | 16.7% | 22.2% | +18 | +7.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 25 | 21.2% | 17.3% | 11 | 18.3% | 21.1% | +14 | +2.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 15 | 12.7% | 5.7% | 7 | 11.7% | 7.0% | +8 | +1.0pp |
| Total | 118 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 60 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +58 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.