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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Crossroads, accounting for 20.5% (25 people). This share was lower than Western Downs (R) (30.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 19 people, while its share fell by 3.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Crossroads - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Crossroads in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Crossroads, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
25
% of total
20.5%
Change from 2016
-
25
20.5%
-
Not stated
2021 count
25
% of total
20.5%
Change from 2016
-
25
20.5%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
23
% of total
18.9%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
23
18.9%
-3.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
12
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-51.3pp
12
9.8%
-51.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
10
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-8.5pp
10
8.2%
-8.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
+19
-3.3pp
Western Catholic
+1
-51.3pp
Uniting Church
+7
-8.5pp
Data table
Religion for Crossroads. 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 | 25 | 20.5% | 30.3% | - | - | 17.1% | - | - |
| Not stated | 25 | 20.5% | 11.0% | - | - | 12.4% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 23 | 18.9% | 16.1% | 4 | 22.2% | 20.7% | +19 | -3.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 9.8% | 19.4% | 11 | 61.1% | 22.5% | +1 | -51.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 8.2% | 4.4% | 3 | 16.7% | 5.7% | +7 | -8.5pp |
| Total | 122 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 18 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +104 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.