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 The Summit, accounting for 33.4% (144 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (31.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 114 people and 21.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
The Summit - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for The Summit in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for The Summit, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
144
% of total
33.4%
Change from 2016
+21.9pp
144
33.4%
+21.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
77
% of total
17.9%
Change from 2016
-21.3pp
77
17.9%
-21.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
70
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
-12.6pp
70
16.2%
-12.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
45
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
45
10.4%
-4.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
21
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-
21
4.9%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
18
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
18
4.2%
+0.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
12
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
12
2.8%
+1.3pp
Seventh-day Adventist
2021 count
12
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-
12
2.8%
-
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
10
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-
10
2.3%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+114
+21.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-25
-21.3pp
Western Catholic
-5
-12.6pp
Not stated
+6
-4.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+8
+0.4pp
Presbyterian
+8
+1.3pp
Data table
Religion for The Summit. 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 | 144 | 33.4% | 31.4% | 30 | 11.5% | 22.2% | +114 | +21.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 77 | 17.9% | 17.3% | 102 | 39.2% | 21.1% | -25 | -21.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 70 | 16.2% | 21.7% | 75 | 28.8% | 25.0% | -5 | -12.6pp |
| Not stated | 45 | 10.4% | 9.6% | 39 | 15.0% | 8.6% | +6 | -4.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 21 | 4.9% | 5.7% | - | - | 7.0% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 18 | 4.2% | 3.0% | 10 | 3.8% | 3.0% | +8 | +0.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 12 | 2.8% | 2.9% | 4 | 1.5% | 3.6% | +8 | +1.3pp |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 12 | 2.8% | 0.6% | - | - | 0.6% | - | - |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 10 | 2.3% | 0.6% | - | - | 0.6% | - | - |
| Total | 431 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 260 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +171 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.