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 Bunya Mountains (part), accounting for 32.4% (36 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (16.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 13 people and 3.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bunya Mountains (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bunya Mountains (part) 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 Bunya Mountains (part), with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
+5
+11.3pp
Western Catholic
-13
-3.6pp
No Religion, so described
+1
+4.9pp
Data table
Religion for Bunya Mountains (part). 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 | 36 | 32.4% | 16.1% | 31 | 21.1% | 20.7% | +5 | +11.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 24 | 21.6% | 19.4% | 37 | 25.2% | 22.5% | -13 | -3.6pp |
| No Religion, so described | 19 | 17.1% | 30.3% | 18 | 12.2% | 17.1% | +1 | +4.9pp |
| Total | 111 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 147 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -36 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.