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 Severnlea, accounting for 30.5% (118 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (21.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 18 people and 2.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Severnlea - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Severnlea in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Severnlea, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
Western Catholic
2021 count
118
% of total
30.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
118
30.5%
-0.1pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
118
% of total
30.5%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
118
30.5%
+2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
41
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
41
10.6%
-3.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
36
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
36
9.3%
+2.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
21
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
21
5.4%
+0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
12
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-
12
3.1%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+9
-0.1pp
No Religion, so described
+18
+2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-8
-3.2pp
Not stated
+13
+2.8pp
Uniting Church
+2
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Severnlea. 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 | 118 | 30.5% | 21.7% | 109 | 30.6% | 25.0% | +9 | -0.1pp |
| No Religion, so described | 118 | 30.5% | 31.4% | 100 | 28.1% | 22.2% | +18 | +2.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 41 | 10.6% | 17.3% | 49 | 13.8% | 21.1% | -8 | -3.2pp |
| Not stated | 36 | 9.3% | 9.6% | 23 | 6.5% | 8.6% | +13 | +2.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 21 | 5.4% | 5.7% | 19 | 5.3% | 7.0% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 12 | 3.1% | 0.9% | - | - | 1.0% | - | - |
| Total | 387 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 356 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +31 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.