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 Baking Board, accounting for 35% (36 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (30.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 25 people and 24.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Baking Board - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Baking Board in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Baking Board, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
36
% of total
35.0%
Change from 2016
+24.4pp
36
35.0%
+24.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
18
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
18
17.5%
+2.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
18
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
18
17.5%
-2.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
13
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
13
12.6%
-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
12
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-6.6pp
12
11.7%
-6.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+25
+24.4pp
Western Catholic
+2
+2.1pp
Not stated
-3
-2.7pp
Uniting Church
-3
-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-7
-6.6pp
Data table
Religion for Baking Board. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Western Downs (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Western Downs (R)% | Count | % | Western Downs (R)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 36 | 35.0% | 30.3% | 11 | 10.6% | 17.1% | +25 | +24.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 18 | 17.5% | 19.4% | 16 | 15.4% | 22.5% | +2 | +2.1pp |
| Not stated | 18 | 17.5% | 11.0% | 21 | 20.2% | 12.4% | -3 | -2.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 13 | 12.6% | 4.4% | 16 | 15.4% | 5.7% | -3 | -2.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 12 | 11.7% | 16.1% | 19 | 18.3% | 20.7% | -7 | -6.6pp |
| Total | 103 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 104 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.