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 Warwick (Qld), accounting for 32.9% (4,046 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (31.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,243 people and 10.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Warwick (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Warwick (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Warwick (Qld), with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
4,046
% of total
32.9%
Change from 2016
+10.1pp
4,046
32.9%
+10.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,522
% of total
20.5%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
2,522
20.5%
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
2,323
% of total
18.9%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
2,323
18.9%
-3.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
984
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
984
8.0%
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
717
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
717
5.8%
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
342
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
342
2.8%
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
297
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
297
2.4%
-1.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
195
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
195
1.6%
-0.2pp
Brethren
2021 count
125
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
125
1.0%
0.0pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
89
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
89
0.7%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,243
+10.1pp
Western Catholic
-397
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-437
-3.6pp
Not stated
+10
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
-95
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+15
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
-128
-1.1pp
Baptist
-27
-0.2pp
Brethren
0
0.0pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+10
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Warwick (Qld). 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 | 4,046 | 32.9% | 31.4% | 2,803 | 22.8% | 22.2% | +1,243 | +10.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,522 | 20.5% | 21.7% | 2,919 | 23.8% | 25.0% | -397 | -3.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 2,323 | 18.9% | 17.3% | 2,760 | 22.5% | 21.1% | -437 | -3.6pp |
| Not stated | 984 | 8.0% | 9.6% | 974 | 7.9% | 8.6% | +10 | +0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 717 | 5.8% | 5.7% | 812 | 6.6% | 7.0% | -95 | -0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 342 | 2.8% | 3.0% | 327 | 2.7% | 3.0% | +15 | +0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 297 | 2.4% | 2.9% | 425 | 3.5% | 3.6% | -128 | -1.1pp |
| Baptist | 195 | 1.6% | 1.5% | 222 | 1.8% | 1.8% | -27 | -0.2pp |
| Brethren | 125 | 1.0% | 0.5% | 125 | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 89 | 0.7% | 0.6% | 79 | 0.6% | 0.6% | +10 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 12,302 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 12,281 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +21 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.