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 Tablelands (R), accounting for 39.6% (10,380 people). This share was lower than Regional Qld (40.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 3,069 people and 10.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Tablelands (R) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Tablelands (R) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tablelands (R), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
10,380
% of total
39.6%
Change from 2016
+10.1pp
10,380
39.6%
+10.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
4,679
% of total
17.8%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
4,679
17.8%
-4.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
3,082
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
3,082
11.8%
+0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
3,060
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
3,060
11.7%
-3.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
1,148
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
1,148
4.4%
-1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
842
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
842
3.2%
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
663
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
663
2.5%
-1.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
477
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
477
1.8%
0.0pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
285
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
285
1.1%
0.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
195
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
195
0.7%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3,069
+10.1pp
Western Catholic
-754
-4.1pp
Not stated
+301
+0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-777
-3.8pp
Uniting Church
-339
-1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+110
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
-206
-1.0pp
Baptist
+36
0.0pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+7
0.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-18
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Tablelands (R). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Qld.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 10,380 | 39.6% | 40.1% | 7,311 | 29.5% | 27.9% | +3,069 | +10.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 4,679 | 17.8% | 18.7% | 5,433 | 21.9% | 22.0% | -754 | -4.1pp |
| Not stated | 3,082 | 11.8% | 8.8% | 2,781 | 11.2% | 10.1% | +301 | +0.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 3,060 | 11.7% | 12.8% | 3,837 | 15.5% | 17.1% | -777 | -3.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 1,148 | 4.4% | 4.0% | 1,487 | 6.0% | 5.6% | -339 | -1.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 842 | 3.2% | 3.0% | 732 | 3.0% | 3.0% | +110 | +0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 663 | 2.5% | 2.3% | 869 | 3.5% | 3.2% | -206 | -1.0pp |
| Baptist | 477 | 1.8% | 1.4% | 441 | 1.8% | 1.6% | +36 | 0.0pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 285 | 1.1% | 0.5% | 278 | 1.1% | 0.6% | +7 | 0.0pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 195 | 0.7% | 1.1% | 213 | 0.9% | 1.2% | -18 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 26,228 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 24,811 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,417 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.