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 Malanda, accounting for 42.5% (840 people). This share was higher than Tablelands (R) (39.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 311 people and 15.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Malanda - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Malanda in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tablelands (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Malanda, with comparison markers for Tablelands (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
840
% of total
42.5%
Change from 2016
+15.6pp
840
42.5%
+15.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
322
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
322
16.3%
-2.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
224
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-6.6pp
224
11.3%
-6.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
218
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
218
11.0%
-1.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
99
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
99
5.0%
-3.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
71
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
71
3.6%
+0.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
48
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
48
2.4%
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
43
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
43
2.2%
-1.2pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
27
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
27
1.4%
+0.6pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
22
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
22
1.1%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+311
+15.6pp
Western Catholic
-40
-2.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-128
-6.6pp
Not stated
-25
-1.4pp
Uniting Church
-63
-3.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+9
+0.4pp
Baptist
-6
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
-24
-1.2pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+11
+0.6pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+4
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Malanda. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tablelands (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Tablelands (R)% | Count | % | Tablelands (R)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 840 | 42.5% | 39.6% | 529 | 26.9% | 29.5% | +311 | +15.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 322 | 16.3% | 17.8% | 362 | 18.4% | 21.9% | -40 | -2.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 224 | 11.3% | 11.7% | 352 | 17.9% | 15.5% | -128 | -6.6pp |
| Not stated | 218 | 11.0% | 11.8% | 243 | 12.4% | 11.2% | -25 | -1.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 99 | 5.0% | 4.4% | 162 | 8.2% | 6.0% | -63 | -3.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 71 | 3.6% | 3.2% | 62 | 3.2% | 3.0% | +9 | +0.4pp |
| Baptist | 48 | 2.4% | 1.8% | 54 | 2.7% | 1.8% | -6 | -0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 43 | 2.2% | 2.5% | 67 | 3.4% | 3.5% | -24 | -1.2pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 27 | 1.4% | 1.1% | 16 | 0.8% | 1.1% | +11 | +0.6pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 22 | 1.1% | 0.7% | 18 | 0.9% | 0.9% | +4 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 1,976 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,966 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +10 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.