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 Diamondy, accounting for 30.1% (22 people). This share was similar to Western Downs (R) (30.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 8 people and 2.1 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Diamondy - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Diamondy in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Diamondy, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).

Diamondy
Western Downs (R)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

22

% of total

30.1%

Change from 2016

+2.1pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

16

% of total

21.9%

Change from 2016

-12.1pp

Not stated

2021 count

11

% of total

15.1%

Change from 2016

-

Data table

Religion for Diamondy. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Western Downs (R).

Religion for Diamondy. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Western Downs (R).
Religion for Diamondy. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Western Downs (R).
Category20212016Change
Count%Western Downs (R)%Count%Western Downs (R)%Countpp
No Religion, so described2230.1%30.3%1428.0%17.1%+8+2.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia1621.9%16.1%1734.0%20.7%-1-12.1pp
Not stated1115.1%11.0%--12.4%--
Total73100.0%100.0%50100.0%100.0%+230.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.