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 Chances Plain, accounting for 24.5% (40 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (19.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 21 people and 11.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Chances Plain - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Chances Plain in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Chances Plain, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
Western Catholic
2021 count
40
% of total
24.5%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
40
24.5%
-1.9pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
37
% of total
22.7%
Change from 2016
+11.9pp
37
22.7%
+11.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
29
% of total
17.8%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
29
17.8%
-5.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
18
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
18
11.0%
-2.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+1
-1.9pp
No Religion, so described
+21
+11.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-5
-5.2pp
Not stated
-2
-2.5pp
Data table
Religion for Chances Plain. 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 | 40 | 24.5% | 19.4% | 39 | 26.4% | 22.5% | +1 | -1.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 37 | 22.7% | 30.3% | 16 | 10.8% | 17.1% | +21 | +11.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 29 | 17.8% | 16.1% | 34 | 23.0% | 20.7% | -5 | -5.2pp |
| Not stated | 18 | 11.0% | 11.0% | 20 | 13.5% | 12.4% | -2 | -2.5pp |
| Total | 163 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 148 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +15 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.