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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Columboola, accounting for 20.5% (15 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (16.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 8 people and 13.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Columboola - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Columboola 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 Columboola, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
Anglican Church of Australia
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
-3
-6.0pp
No Religion, so described
+5
+5.8pp
Western Catholic
-8
-13.1pp
Data table
Religion for Columboola. 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 | 15 | 20.5% | 16.1% | 18 | 26.5% | 20.7% | -3 | -6.0pp |
| No Religion, so described | 15 | 20.5% | 30.3% | 10 | 14.7% | 17.1% | +5 | +5.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 13 | 17.8% | 19.4% | 21 | 30.9% | 22.5% | -8 | -13.1pp |
| Total | 73 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 68 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.