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 21 people and 10 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
+10.0pp
55
39.3%
+10.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
25
% of total
17.9%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
25
17.9%
+1.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
24
% of total
17.1%
Change from 2016
+7.6pp
24
17.1%
+7.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
20
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-8.1pp
20
14.3%
-8.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+21
+10.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+6
+1.5pp
Not stated
+13
+7.6pp
Western Catholic
-6
-8.1pp
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% | 34 | 29.3% | 22.2% | +21 | +10.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 25 | 17.9% | 17.3% | 19 | 16.4% | 21.1% | +6 | +1.5pp |
| Not stated | 24 | 17.1% | 9.6% | 11 | 9.5% | 8.6% | +13 | +7.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 20 | 14.3% | 21.7% | 26 | 22.4% | 25.0% | -6 | -8.1pp |
| Total | 140 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 116 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +24 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.