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 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cameby, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+8
+19.6pp
Data table
Religion for Cameby. 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 | 16 | 32.7% | 30.3% | 8 | 13.1% | 17.1% | +8 | +19.6pp |
| Total | 49 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 61 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -12 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.