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 Swanfels, accounting for 40.2% (51 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (31.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 12 people and 10.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Swanfels - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Swanfels in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Swanfels, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
51
% of total
40.2%
Change from 2016
+6.9pp
51
40.2%
+6.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
35
% of total
27.6%
Change from 2016
+10.6pp
35
27.6%
+10.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
30
% of total
23.6%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
30
23.6%
-3.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+6
+6.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+12
+10.6pp
Western Catholic
-6
-3.1pp
Data table
Religion for Swanfels. 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 | 51 | 40.2% | 31.4% | 45 | 33.3% | 22.2% | +6 | +6.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 35 | 27.6% | 17.3% | 23 | 17.0% | 21.1% | +12 | +10.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 30 | 23.6% | 21.7% | 36 | 26.7% | 25.0% | -6 | -3.1pp |
| Total | 127 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 135 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -8 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.