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 Cameby, accounting for 32.7% (16 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (30.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 12 people and 17.3 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Cameby - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Cameby
Western Downs (R)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

16

% of total

32.7%

Change from 2016

+19.6pp

Data table

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

Religion for Cameby. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Western Downs (R).
Religion for Cameby. 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 described1632.7%30.3%813.1%17.1%+8+19.6pp
Total49100.0%100.0%61100.0%100.0%-120.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.