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 Womina, accounting for 28.7% (58 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (21.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 50 people and 8.7 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Womina - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Womina in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Womina, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).

Womina
Southern Downs (R)

Western Catholic

2021 count

58

% of total

28.7%

Change from 2016

+8.7pp

No Religion, so described

2021 count

45

% of total

22.3%

Change from 2016

+2.3pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

39

% of total

19.3%

Change from 2016

-18.2pp

Not stated

2021 count

21

% of total

10.4%

Change from 2016

-

Uniting Church

2021 count

13

% of total

6.4%

Change from 2016

-16.1pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

11

% of total

5.4%

Change from 2016

-

Data table

Religion for Womina. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Southern Downs (R).

Religion for Womina. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Southern Downs (R).
Religion for Womina. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Southern Downs (R).
Category20212016Change
Count%Southern Downs (R)%Count%Southern Downs (R)%Countpp
Western Catholic5828.7%21.7%820.0%25.0%+50+8.7pp
No Religion, so described4522.3%31.4%820.0%22.2%+37+2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia3919.3%17.3%1537.5%21.1%+24-18.2pp
Not stated2110.4%9.6%--8.6%--
Uniting Church136.4%5.7%922.5%7.0%+4-16.1pp
Christianity, nfd115.4%3.0%--3.0%--
Total202100.0%100.0%40100.0%100.0%+1620.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.