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 Rosenthal Heights, accounting for 28.7% (762 people). This share was lower than Southern Downs (R) (31.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 346 people and 10.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Rosenthal Heights - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Rosenthal Heights in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Rosenthal Heights, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
762
% of total
28.7%
Change from 2016
+10.2pp
762
28.7%
+10.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
658
% of total
24.8%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
658
24.8%
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
445
% of total
16.8%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
445
16.8%
-6.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
272
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
272
10.2%
+4.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
133
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
133
5.0%
-1.8pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
78
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
78
2.9%
-0.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
76
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
76
2.9%
+0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
62
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
62
2.3%
-1.2pp
Brethren
2021 count
52
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
52
2.0%
+0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
23
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
23
0.9%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+346
+10.2pp
Western Catholic
+24
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-81
-6.5pp
Not stated
+138
+4.3pp
Uniting Church
-21
-1.8pp
Presbyterian
-8
-0.9pp
Baptist
+26
+0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
-16
-1.2pp
Brethren
+17
+0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+1
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Rosenthal Heights. 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 | 762 | 28.7% | 31.4% | 416 | 18.5% | 22.2% | +346 | +10.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 658 | 24.8% | 21.7% | 634 | 28.1% | 25.0% | +24 | -3.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 445 | 16.8% | 17.3% | 526 | 23.3% | 21.1% | -81 | -6.5pp |
| Not stated | 272 | 10.2% | 9.6% | 134 | 5.9% | 8.6% | +138 | +4.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 133 | 5.0% | 5.7% | 154 | 6.8% | 7.0% | -21 | -1.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 78 | 2.9% | 2.9% | 86 | 3.8% | 3.6% | -8 | -0.9pp |
| Baptist | 76 | 2.9% | 1.5% | 50 | 2.2% | 1.8% | +26 | +0.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 62 | 2.3% | 3.0% | 78 | 3.5% | 3.0% | -16 | -1.2pp |
| Brethren | 52 | 2.0% | 0.5% | 35 | 1.6% | 0.5% | +17 | +0.4pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 23 | 0.9% | 0.9% | 22 | 1.0% | 1.0% | +1 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 2,654 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,254 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +400 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.