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 Drillham, accounting for 32.5% (37 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (30.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 23 people and 21.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Drillham - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Drillham in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Drillham, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
37
% of total
32.5%
Change from 2016
+21.3pp
37
32.5%
+21.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
36
% of total
31.6%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
36
31.6%
+2.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
18
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
18
15.8%
+0.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
10
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-8.0pp
10
8.8%
-8.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
10
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
10
8.8%
+4.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+23
+21.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
0
+2.8pp
Western Catholic
-1
+0.6pp
Presbyterian
-11
-8.0pp
Not stated
+5
+4.8pp
Data table
Religion for Drillham. 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 | 37 | 32.5% | 30.3% | 14 | 11.2% | 17.1% | +23 | +21.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 36 | 31.6% | 16.1% | 36 | 28.8% | 20.7% | 0 | +2.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 18 | 15.8% | 19.4% | 19 | 15.2% | 22.5% | -1 | +0.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 8.8% | 5.2% | 21 | 16.8% | 6.8% | -11 | -8.0pp |
| Not stated | 10 | 8.8% | 11.0% | 5 | 4.0% | 12.4% | +5 | +4.8pp |
| Total | 114 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 125 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -11 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.