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, 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Diamondy, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+8
+2.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1
-12.1pp
Data table
Religion for Diamondy. 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 | 22 | 30.1% | 30.3% | 14 | 28.0% | 17.1% | +8 | +2.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 16 | 21.9% | 16.1% | 17 | 34.0% | 20.7% | -1 | -12.1pp |
| Not stated | 11 | 15.1% | 11.0% | - | - | 12.4% | - | - |
| Total | 73 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 50 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +23 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.