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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Toolburra, accounting for 24.1% (14 people). This share was lower than Southern Downs (R) (31.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 10 people and 27.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Toolburra - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Toolburra 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 Toolburra, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
Christianity, nfd
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+6
+6.3pp
Western Catholic
-10
-27.2pp
Data table
Religion for Toolburra. 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 | 14 | 24.1% | 31.4% | 8 | 17.8% | 22.2% | +6 | +6.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 10 | 17.2% | 3.0% | - | - | 3.0% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 10 | 17.2% | 21.7% | 20 | 44.4% | 25.0% | -10 | -27.2pp |
| Total | 58 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 45 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +13 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.