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 Thorndale, accounting for 26.9% (32 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (21.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Uniting Church, which decreased by 5 people and 2.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Thorndale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Thorndale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Thorndale, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
Western Catholic
2021 count
32
% of total
26.9%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
32
26.9%
+1.5pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
30
% of total
25.2%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
30
25.2%
+0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
19
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
19
16.0%
+1.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
13
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
13
10.9%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-2
+1.5pp
No Religion, so described
-3
+0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
0
+1.8pp
Not stated
-1
+0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Thorndale. 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 | 32 | 26.9% | 21.7% | 34 | 25.4% | 25.0% | -2 | +1.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 30 | 25.2% | 31.4% | 33 | 24.6% | 22.2% | -3 | +0.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 19 | 16.0% | 17.3% | 19 | 14.2% | 21.1% | 0 | +1.8pp |
| Not stated | 13 | 10.9% | 9.6% | 14 | 10.4% | 8.6% | -1 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 119 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 134 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -15 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.