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).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
37
% of total
32.5%
Change from 2016
-
37
32.5%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
36
% of total
31.6%
Change from 2016
-
36
31.6%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
18
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
-
18
15.8%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
10
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-
10
8.8%
-
Not stated
2021 count
10
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-
10
8.8%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
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% | - | - | 17.1% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 36 | 31.6% | 16.1% | - | - | 20.7% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 18 | 15.8% | 19.4% | - | - | 22.5% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 8.8% | 5.2% | - | - | 6.8% | - | - |
| Not stated | 10 | 8.8% | 11.0% | - | - | 12.4% | - | - |
| Total | 114 | 100.0% | 100.0% | - | - | 100.0% | - | - |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.