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 Stanthorpe, accounting for 31.2% (1,649 people). This share was similar to Southern Downs (R) (31.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 421 people and 8.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Stanthorpe - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Stanthorpe in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Stanthorpe, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,649
% of total
31.2%
Change from 2016
+8.4pp
1,649
31.2%
+8.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,320
% of total
25.0%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
1,320
25.0%
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
738
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
738
14.0%
-3.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
515
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
515
9.7%
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
294
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
294
5.6%
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
146
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
146
2.8%
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
146
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
146
2.8%
-0.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
89
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
89
1.7%
-0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
71
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
71
1.3%
+0.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
54
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
54
1.0%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+421
+8.4pp
Western Catholic
-208
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-176
-3.0pp
Not stated
+7
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
-87
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
-18
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
-20
-0.3pp
Baptist
-16
-0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+20
+0.4pp
Buddhism
+3
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Stanthorpe. 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 | 1,649 | 31.2% | 31.4% | 1,228 | 22.8% | 22.2% | +421 | +8.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,320 | 25.0% | 21.7% | 1,528 | 28.3% | 25.0% | -208 | -3.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 738 | 14.0% | 17.3% | 914 | 17.0% | 21.1% | -176 | -3.0pp |
| Not stated | 515 | 9.7% | 9.6% | 508 | 9.4% | 8.6% | +7 | +0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 294 | 5.6% | 5.7% | 381 | 7.1% | 7.0% | -87 | -1.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 146 | 2.8% | 3.0% | 164 | 3.0% | 3.0% | -18 | -0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 146 | 2.8% | 2.9% | 166 | 3.1% | 3.6% | -20 | -0.3pp |
| Baptist | 89 | 1.7% | 1.5% | 105 | 1.9% | 1.8% | -16 | -0.2pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 71 | 1.3% | 0.9% | 51 | 0.9% | 1.0% | +20 | +0.4pp |
| Buddhism | 54 | 1.0% | 0.5% | 51 | 0.9% | 0.5% | +3 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 5,289 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,390 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -101 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.