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 Thanes Creek, accounting for 47.5% (28 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 28.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Thanes Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Thanes Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Thanes Creek, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
28
% of total
47.5%
Change from 2016
+28.1pp
28
47.5%
+28.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
12
% of total
20.3%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
12
20.3%
-4.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
10
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
10
16.9%
+3.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+21
+28.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+3
-4.7pp
Not stated
+5
+3.0pp
Data table
Religion for Thanes Creek. 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 | 28 | 47.5% | 31.4% | 7 | 19.4% | 22.2% | +21 | +28.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 12 | 20.3% | 17.3% | 9 | 25.0% | 21.1% | +3 | -4.7pp |
| Not stated | 10 | 16.9% | 9.6% | 5 | 13.9% | 8.6% | +5 | +3.0pp |
| Total | 59 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 36 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +23 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.