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%).

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).

Drillham
Western Downs (R)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

37

% of total

32.5%

Change from 2016

-

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

36

% of total

31.6%

Change from 2016

-

Western Catholic

2021 count

18

% of total

15.8%

Change from 2016

-

Presbyterian

2021 count

10

% of total

8.8%

Change from 2016

-

Not stated

2021 count

10

% of total

8.8%

Change from 2016

-

Data table

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

Religion for Drillham. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Western Downs (R).
Religion for Drillham. 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 described3732.5%30.3%--17.1%--
Anglican Church of Australia3631.6%16.1%--20.7%--
Western Catholic1815.8%19.4%--22.5%--
Presbyterian108.8%5.2%--6.8%--
Not stated108.8%11.0%--12.4%--
Total114100.0%100.0%--100.0%--

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.