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 Sugarloaf (Southern Downs - Qld), accounting for 39.3% (55 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (31.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 52 people and 27.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Sugarloaf (Southern Downs - Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Sugarloaf (Southern Downs - Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Sugarloaf (Southern Downs - Qld), with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
55
% of total
39.3%
Change from 2016
+27.3pp
55
39.3%
+27.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
25
% of total
17.9%
Change from 2016
-18.1pp
25
17.9%
-18.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
24
% of total
17.1%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
24
17.1%
-2.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
20
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
20
14.3%
-1.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+52
+27.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+16
-18.1pp
Not stated
+19
-2.9pp
Western Catholic
+16
-1.7pp
Data table
Religion for Sugarloaf (Southern Downs - Qld). 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 | 55 | 39.3% | 31.4% | 3 | 12.0% | 22.2% | +52 | +27.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 25 | 17.9% | 17.3% | 9 | 36.0% | 21.1% | +16 | -18.1pp |
| Not stated | 24 | 17.1% | 9.6% | 5 | 20.0% | 8.6% | +19 | -2.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 20 | 14.3% | 21.7% | 4 | 16.0% | 25.0% | +16 | -1.7pp |
| Total | 140 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 25 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +115 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.