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 Cooranga, accounting for 26.5% (31 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (19.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 19 people and 8.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cooranga - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cooranga in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cooranga, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
Western Catholic
2021 count
31
% of total
26.5%
Change from 2016
+8.3pp
31
26.5%
+8.3pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
29
% of total
24.8%
Change from 2016
-17.6pp
29
24.8%
-17.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
18
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
18
15.4%
-1.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
16
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
16
13.7%
+3.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
12
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-
12
10.3%
-
Lutheran
2021 count
11
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-
11
9.4%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+19
+8.3pp
No Religion, so described
+1
-17.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+7
-1.3pp
Not stated
+9
+3.1pp
Data table
Religion for Cooranga. 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 | 31 | 26.5% | 19.4% | 12 | 18.2% | 22.5% | +19 | +8.3pp |
| No Religion, so described | 29 | 24.8% | 30.3% | 28 | 42.4% | 17.1% | +1 | -17.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 18 | 15.4% | 16.1% | 11 | 16.7% | 20.7% | +7 | -1.3pp |
| Not stated | 16 | 13.7% | 11.0% | 7 | 10.6% | 12.4% | +9 | +3.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 12 | 10.3% | 5.2% | - | - | 6.8% | - | - |
| Lutheran | 11 | 9.4% | 2.7% | - | - | 3.3% | - | - |
| Total | 117 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 66 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +51 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.