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 Tinaroo, accounting for 32% (90 people). This share was lower than Tablelands (R) (39.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 188 people, while its share rose by 4 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Tinaroo - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Tinaroo, with comparison markers for Tablelands (R).

Tinaroo
Tablelands (R)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

90

% of total

32.0%

Change from 2016

+4.0pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

59

% of total

21.0%

Change from 2016

+6.1pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

46

% of total

16.4%

Change from 2016

-1.1pp

Not stated

2021 count

29

% of total

10.3%

Change from 2016

-2.0pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

21

% of total

7.5%

Change from 2016

-0.3pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

13

% of total

4.6%

Change from 2016

-1.3pp

Presbyterian

2021 count

11

% of total

3.9%

Change from 2016

+0.3pp

Data table

Religion for Tinaroo. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tablelands (R).

Religion for Tinaroo. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tablelands (R).
Religion for Tinaroo. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tablelands (R).
Category20212016Change
Count%Tablelands (R)%Count%Tablelands (R)%Countpp
No Religion, so described9032.0%39.6%27828.0%29.5%-188+4.0pp
Western Catholic5921.0%17.8%14814.9%21.9%-89+6.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia4616.4%11.7%17417.5%15.5%-128-1.1pp
Not stated2910.3%11.8%12212.3%11.2%-93-2.0pp
Uniting Church217.5%4.4%777.8%6.0%-56-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd134.6%3.2%595.9%3.0%-46-1.3pp
Presbyterian113.9%2.5%363.6%3.5%-25+0.3pp
Total281100.0%100.0%993100.0%100.0%-7120.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.