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 Sladevale, accounting for 26.8% (117 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (21.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 37 people and 6 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Sladevale - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Sladevale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Sladevale, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).

Sladevale
Southern Downs (R)

Western Catholic

2021 count

117

% of total

26.8%

Change from 2016

+2.3pp

No Religion, so described

2021 count

103

% of total

23.6%

Change from 2016

+6.0pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

70

% of total

16.0%

Change from 2016

-3.7pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

33

% of total

7.6%

Change from 2016

-1.2pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

25

% of total

5.7%

Change from 2016

-0.7pp

Baptist

2021 count

18

% of total

4.1%

Change from 2016

+1.4pp

Not stated

2021 count

17

% of total

3.9%

Change from 2016

-5.2pp

Churches of Christ (Conference)

2021 count

11

% of total

2.5%

Change from 2016

+0.4pp

Data table

Religion for Sladevale. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Southern Downs (R).

Religion for Sladevale. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Southern Downs (R).
Religion for Sladevale. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Southern Downs (R).
Category20212016Change
Count%Southern Downs (R)%Count%Southern Downs (R)%Countpp
Western Catholic11726.8%21.7%9224.5%25.0%+25+2.3pp
No Religion, so described10323.6%31.4%6617.6%22.2%+37+6.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia7016.0%17.3%7419.7%21.1%-4-3.7pp
Uniting Church337.6%5.7%338.8%7.0%0-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd255.7%3.0%246.4%3.0%+1-0.7pp
Baptist184.1%1.5%102.7%1.8%+8+1.4pp
Not stated173.9%9.6%349.1%8.6%-17-5.2pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)112.5%0.1%82.1%0.2%+3+0.4pp
Total437100.0%100.0%375100.0%100.0%+620.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.