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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Wheatvale, accounting for 30.5% (18 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (21.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 4 people and 6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wheatvale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wheatvale 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 Wheatvale, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
Western Catholic
Not stated
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
0
-1.6pp
Not stated
+4
+5.9pp
No Religion, so described
+4
+6.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
0
-1.0pp
Data table
Religion for 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 | 30.5% | 21.7% | 18 | 32.1% | 25.0% | 0 | -1.6pp |
| Not stated | 13 | 22.0% | 9.6% | 9 | 16.1% | 8.6% | +4 | +5.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 12 | 20.3% | 31.4% | 8 | 14.3% | 22.2% | +4 | +6.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 11 | 18.6% | 17.3% | 11 | 19.6% | 21.1% | 0 | -1.0pp |
| Total | 59 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 56 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.