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 Dalby, accounting for 30.5% (3,889 people). This share was similar to Western Downs (R) (30.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 3,846 people, while its share fell by 5.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Dalby - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Dalby in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dalby, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,889
% of total
30.5%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
3,889
30.5%
-5.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,768
% of total
21.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
2,768
21.7%
-0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,922
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-9.5pp
1,922
15.1%
-9.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
968
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
968
7.6%
-1.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
828
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
828
6.5%
+1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
468
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-
468
3.7%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
455
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-
455
3.6%
-
Baptist
2021 count
393
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-
393
3.1%
-
Lutheran
2021 count
345
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-
345
2.7%
-
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
160
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-
160
1.3%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3,846
-5.9pp
Western Catholic
+2,742
-0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1,893
-9.5pp
Not stated
+957
-1.7pp
Presbyterian
+822
+1.4pp
Inadequately described
+38
-2.2pp
Data table
Religion for Dalby. 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 | 3,889 | 30.5% | 30.3% | 43 | 36.4% | 17.1% | +3,846 | -5.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,768 | 21.7% | 19.4% | 26 | 22.0% | 22.5% | +2,742 | -0.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,922 | 15.1% | 16.1% | 29 | 24.6% | 20.7% | +1,893 | -9.5pp |
| Not stated | 968 | 7.6% | 11.0% | 11 | 9.3% | 12.4% | +957 | -1.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 828 | 6.5% | 5.2% | 6 | 5.1% | 6.8% | +822 | +1.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 468 | 3.7% | 3.4% | - | - | 3.1% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 455 | 3.6% | 4.4% | - | - | 5.7% | - | - |
| Baptist | 393 | 3.1% | 1.9% | - | - | 2.1% | - | - |
| Lutheran | 345 | 2.7% | 2.7% | - | - | 3.3% | - | - |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 160 | 1.3% | 1.4% | - | - | 1.4% | - | - |
| Total | 12,747 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 118 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +12,629 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.