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 Bungaban, accounting for 30.9% (17 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 8 people and 16.1 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).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
-8
-16.1pp
Data table
Religion for Bungaban. 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 | 17 | 30.9% | 30.3% | - | - | 17.1% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 15 | 27.3% | 16.1% | 23 | 43.4% | 20.7% | -8 | -16.1pp |
| Not stated | 13 | 23.6% | 11.0% | - | - | 12.4% | - | - |
| Total | 55 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 53 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.