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 Yangan, accounting for 30.3% (118 people). This share was lower than Southern Downs (R) (31.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 115 people, while its share fell by 19.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Yangan - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Yangan in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Yangan, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
118
% of total
30.3%
Change from 2016
-19.7pp
118
30.3%
-19.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
93
% of total
23.8%
Change from 2016
-
93
23.8%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
91
% of total
23.3%
Change from 2016
-
91
23.3%
-
Not stated
2021 count
25
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-43.6pp
25
6.4%
-43.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
18
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-
18
4.6%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
16
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-
16
4.1%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
11
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-
11
2.8%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+115
-19.7pp
Not stated
+22
-43.6pp
Data table
Religion for Yangan. 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 | 118 | 30.3% | 31.4% | 3 | 50.0% | 22.2% | +115 | -19.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 93 | 23.8% | 17.3% | - | - | 21.1% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 91 | 23.3% | 21.7% | - | - | 25.0% | - | - |
| Not stated | 25 | 6.4% | 9.6% | 3 | 50.0% | 8.6% | +22 | -43.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 18 | 4.6% | 2.9% | - | - | 3.6% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 16 | 4.1% | 5.7% | - | - | 7.0% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 11 | 2.8% | 3.0% | - | - | 3.0% | - | - |
| Total | 390 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +384 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.