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 Swan Creek (Qld), accounting for 22.2% (35 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (21.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 14 people and 10.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Swan Creek (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Swan Creek (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 Swan Creek (Qld), with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
Western Catholic
2021 count
35
% of total
22.2%
Change from 2016
+10.1pp
35
22.2%
+10.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
32
% of total
20.3%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
32
20.3%
-3.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
25
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
+8.9pp
25
15.8%
+8.9pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
23
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
-6.1pp
23
14.6%
-6.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+14
+10.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-10
-3.8pp
Uniting Church
+13
+8.9pp
No Religion, so described
-13
-6.1pp
Data table
Religion for Swan Creek (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 | |
| Western Catholic | 35 | 22.2% | 21.7% | 21 | 12.1% | 25.0% | +14 | +10.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 32 | 20.3% | 17.3% | 42 | 24.1% | 21.1% | -10 | -3.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 25 | 15.8% | 5.7% | 12 | 6.9% | 7.0% | +13 | +8.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 23 | 14.6% | 31.4% | 36 | 20.7% | 22.2% | -13 | -6.1pp |
| Total | 158 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 174 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -16 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.