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 Bungaban, accounting for 30.9% (17 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (30.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 2,007 people and 0.4 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Bungaban - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Bungaban in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Bungaban, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).

Bungaban
Western Downs (R)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

17

% of total

30.9%

Change from 2016

-0.4pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

15

% of total

27.3%

Change from 2016

+14.6pp

Not stated

2021 count

13

% of total

23.6%

Change from 2016

+11.8pp

Data table

Religion for Bungaban. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Western Downs (R).

Religion for Bungaban. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Western Downs (R).
Religion for Bungaban. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Western Downs (R).
Category20212016Change
Count%Western Downs (R)%Count%Western Downs (R)%Countpp
No Religion, so described1730.9%30.3%2,02431.3%17.1%-2,007-0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia1527.3%16.1%82012.7%20.7%-805+14.6pp
Not stated1323.6%11.0%76511.8%12.4%-752+11.8pp
Total55100.0%100.0%6,474100.0%100.0%-6,4190.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.