Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Baking Board, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Not stated
Uniting Church
Anglican Church of Australia
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.