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 Thulimbah, accounting for 33.5% (109 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (31.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 38 people and 10.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Thulimbah - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Thulimbah in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Thulimbah, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
109
% of total
33.5%
Change from 2016
+10.4pp
109
33.5%
+10.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
56
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
56
17.2%
-5.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
49
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
49
15.1%
+3.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
48
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
48
14.8%
-2.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
16
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
16
4.9%
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
13
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
13
4.0%
-1.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
12
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-
12
3.7%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+38
+10.4pp
Western Catholic
-15
-5.9pp
Not stated
+12
+3.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-5
-2.4pp
Uniting Church
-2
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
-3
-1.2pp
Data table
Religion for Thulimbah. 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 | 109 | 33.5% | 31.4% | 71 | 23.1% | 22.2% | +38 | +10.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 56 | 17.2% | 21.7% | 71 | 23.1% | 25.0% | -15 | -5.9pp |
| Not stated | 49 | 15.1% | 9.6% | 37 | 12.0% | 8.6% | +12 | +3.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 48 | 14.8% | 17.3% | 53 | 17.2% | 21.1% | -5 | -2.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 16 | 4.9% | 5.7% | 18 | 5.8% | 7.0% | -2 | -0.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 13 | 4.0% | 3.0% | 16 | 5.2% | 3.0% | -3 | -1.2pp |
| Buddhism | 12 | 3.7% | 0.5% | - | - | 0.5% | - | - |
| Total | 325 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 308 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +17 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.