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 Bell (Qld), accounting for 33.3% (137 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (30.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 37 people and 3.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bell (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bell (Qld) 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 Bell (Qld), with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Presbyterian
Not stated
Lutheran
Christianity, nfd
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+30
+11.9pp
Western Catholic
-13
+1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-37
-3.7pp
Presbyterian
-18
-2.3pp
Not stated
-37
-6.2pp
Lutheran
-6
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+8
+2.1pp
Data table
Religion for Bell (Qld). 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 | 137 | 33.3% | 30.3% | 107 | 21.4% | 17.1% | +30 | +11.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 87 | 21.2% | 19.4% | 100 | 20.0% | 22.5% | -13 | +1.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 85 | 20.7% | 16.1% | 122 | 24.4% | 20.7% | -37 | -3.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 29 | 7.1% | 5.2% | 47 | 9.4% | 6.8% | -18 | -2.3pp |
| Not stated | 28 | 6.8% | 11.0% | 65 | 13.0% | 12.4% | -37 | -6.2pp |
| Lutheran | 16 | 3.9% | 2.7% | 22 | 4.4% | 3.3% | -6 | -0.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 11 | 2.7% | 3.4% | 3 | 0.6% | 3.1% | +8 | +2.1pp |
| Total | 411 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 499 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -88 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.