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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Burncluith, accounting for 24% (36 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (19.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 18 people and 11.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Burncluith - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Burncluith in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Burncluith, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
Western Catholic
2021 count
36
% of total
24.0%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
36
24.0%
+1.5pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
29
% of total
19.3%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
29
19.3%
+4.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
26
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
26
17.3%
+0.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
21
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
-11.8pp
21
14.0%
-11.8pp
Lutheran
2021 count
11
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
11
7.3%
+4.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+2
+1.5pp
No Religion, so described
+7
+4.7pp
Not stated
+1
+0.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-18
-11.8pp
Lutheran
+7
+4.7pp
Data table
Religion for Burncluith. 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 36 | 24.0% | 19.4% | 34 | 22.5% | 22.5% | +2 | +1.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 29 | 19.3% | 30.3% | 22 | 14.6% | 17.1% | +7 | +4.7pp |
| Not stated | 26 | 17.3% | 11.0% | 25 | 16.6% | 12.4% | +1 | +0.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 21 | 14.0% | 16.1% | 39 | 25.8% | 20.7% | -18 | -11.8pp |
| Lutheran | 11 | 7.3% | 2.7% | 4 | 2.6% | 3.3% | +7 | +4.7pp |
| Total | 150 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 151 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.