Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Talgai, accounting for 35.3% (36 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (21.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 16 people and 15.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Talgai - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Talgai in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Talgai, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
No Religion, so described
Uniting Church
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+12
+12.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-16
-15.4pp
No Religion, so described
-3
-2.7pp
Uniting Church
+4
+4.0pp
Data table
Religion for Talgai. 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 | 36 | 35.3% | 21.7% | 24 | 23.3% | 25.0% | +12 | +12.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 23 | 22.5% | 17.3% | 39 | 37.9% | 21.1% | -16 | -15.4pp |
| No Religion, so described | 17 | 16.7% | 31.4% | 20 | 19.4% | 22.2% | -3 | -2.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 13 | 12.7% | 5.7% | 9 | 8.7% | 7.0% | +4 | +4.0pp |
| Total | 102 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 103 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.