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 Upper Wheatvale, accounting for 42.9% (18 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (21.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 12 people and 19.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Upper Wheatvale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Upper Wheatvale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Upper Wheatvale, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
Western Catholic
2021 count
18
% of total
42.9%
Change from 2016
-19.6pp
18
42.9%
-19.6pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
12
% of total
28.6%
Change from 2016
-
12
28.6%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-12
-19.6pp
Data table
Religion for Upper Wheatvale. 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 | 18 | 42.9% | 21.7% | 30 | 62.5% | 25.0% | -12 | -19.6pp |
| No Religion, so described | 12 | 28.6% | 31.4% | - | - | 22.2% | - | - |
| Total | 42 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 48 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -6 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.