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 Brigalow, accounting for 24% (42 people). This share was lower than Western Downs (R) (30.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 2,633 people and 17.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Brigalow - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Brigalow in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Brigalow, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
42
% of total
24.0%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
42
24.0%
+3.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
34
% of total
19.4%
Change from 2016
+13.5pp
34
19.4%
+13.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
28
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
28
16.0%
+2.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
25
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-17.3pp
25
14.3%
-17.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
17
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
17
9.7%
+4.3pp
Lutheran
2021 count
15
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+7.9pp
15
8.6%
+7.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
14
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
+5.4pp
14
8.0%
+5.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-1,682
+3.5pp
Not stated
-466
+13.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,141
+2.1pp
Western Catholic
-2,633
-17.3pp
Uniting Church
-439
+4.3pp
Lutheran
-46
+7.9pp
Christianity, nfd
-202
+5.4pp
Data table
Religion for Brigalow. 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 | 42 | 24.0% | 30.3% | 1,724 | 20.5% | 17.1% | -1,682 | +3.5pp |
| Not stated | 34 | 19.4% | 11.0% | 500 | 5.9% | 12.4% | -466 | +13.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 28 | 16.0% | 16.1% | 1,169 | 13.9% | 20.7% | -1,141 | +2.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 25 | 14.3% | 19.4% | 2,658 | 31.6% | 22.5% | -2,633 | -17.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 17 | 9.7% | 4.4% | 456 | 5.4% | 5.7% | -439 | +4.3pp |
| Lutheran | 15 | 8.6% | 2.7% | 61 | 0.7% | 3.3% | -46 | +7.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 14 | 8.0% | 3.4% | 216 | 2.6% | 3.1% | -202 | +5.4pp |
| Total | 175 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,416 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -8,241 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.