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 Willowvale (Qld), accounting for 45% (45 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (21.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 15 people and 12.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Willowvale (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Willowvale (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 Willowvale (Qld), with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
Western Catholic
2021 count
45
% of total
45.0%
Change from 2016
+12.4pp
45
45.0%
+12.4pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
17
% of total
17.0%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
17
17.0%
-1.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
16
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
16
16.0%
-0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
11
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
11
11.0%
-3.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+15
+12.4pp
No Religion, so described
0
-1.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1
-0.3pp
Uniting Church
-2
-3.1pp
Data table
Religion for Willowvale (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 | |
| Western Catholic | 45 | 45.0% | 21.7% | 30 | 32.6% | 25.0% | +15 | +12.4pp |
| No Religion, so described | 17 | 17.0% | 31.4% | 17 | 18.5% | 22.2% | 0 | -1.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 16 | 16.0% | 17.3% | 15 | 16.3% | 21.1% | +1 | -0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 11.0% | 5.7% | 13 | 14.1% | 7.0% | -2 | -3.1pp |
| Total | 100 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 92 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +8 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.