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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Blaxland (Qld), accounting for 27% (17 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (16.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 9 people, while its share fell by 0.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Blaxland (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Blaxland (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 Blaxland (Qld), with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
+9
-0.6pp
Western Catholic
+6
-1.7pp
Data table
Religion for Blaxland (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 | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 17 | 27.0% | 16.1% | 8 | 27.6% | 20.7% | +9 | -0.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 19.0% | 19.4% | 6 | 20.7% | 22.5% | +6 | -1.7pp |
| Not stated | 11 | 17.5% | 11.0% | - | - | 12.4% | - | - |
| Total | 63 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 29 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +34 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.