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 Silverwood, accounting for 26.6% (17 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (17.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 294 people and 10.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Silverwood - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Silverwood in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Silverwood, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
17
% of total
26.6%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
17
26.6%
+4.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
11
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
11
17.2%
+0.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
11
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
+8.1pp
11
17.2%
+8.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
-271
+4.7pp
Western Catholic
-214
+0.1pp
Not stated
-109
+8.1pp
Data table
Religion for Silverwood. 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 | 17 | 26.6% | 17.3% | 288 | 21.9% | 21.1% | -271 | +4.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 11 | 17.2% | 21.7% | 225 | 17.1% | 25.0% | -214 | +0.1pp |
| Not stated | 11 | 17.2% | 9.6% | 120 | 9.1% | 8.6% | -109 | +8.1pp |
| Total | 64 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,316 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,252 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.