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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Canaga, accounting for 28.6% (24 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (16.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 11 people and 4.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Canaga - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Canaga in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Canaga, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
24
% of total
28.6%
Change from 2016
+5.7pp
24
28.6%
+5.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
19
% of total
22.6%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
19
22.6%
-4.9pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
16
% of total
19.0%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
16
19.0%
-3.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
-1
+5.7pp
Western Catholic
-11
-4.9pp
No Religion, so described
-9
-3.9pp
Data table
Religion for Canaga. 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 | 24 | 28.6% | 16.1% | 25 | 22.9% | 20.7% | -1 | +5.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 22.6% | 19.4% | 30 | 27.5% | 22.5% | -11 | -4.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 16 | 19.0% | 30.3% | 25 | 22.9% | 17.1% | -9 | -3.9pp |
| Total | 84 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 109 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -25 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.