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 Upper Freestone, accounting for 23.1% (15 people). This share was lower than Southern Downs (R) (31.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 10 people and 4.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Upper Freestone - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Upper Freestone 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 Upper Freestone, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-10
-4.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-10
-5.9pp
Not stated
-3
+1.3pp
Data table
Religion for Upper Freestone. 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 | 15 | 23.1% | 31.4% | 25 | 27.8% | 22.2% | -10 | -4.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 12 | 18.5% | 17.3% | 22 | 24.4% | 21.1% | -10 | -5.9pp |
| Not stated | 11 | 16.9% | 9.6% | 14 | 15.6% | 8.6% | -3 | +1.3pp |
| Total | 65 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 90 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -25 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.