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 Ducklo, accounting for 27.8% (83 people). This share was lower than Western Downs (R) (30.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 38 people and 14.4 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Ducklo - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Ducklo
Western Downs (R)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

83

% of total

27.8%

Change from 2016

+14.4pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

69

% of total

23.1%

Change from 2016

+3.2pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

62

% of total

20.7%

Change from 2016

-1.9pp

Not stated

2021 count

30

% of total

10.0%

Change from 2016

-4.0pp

Presbyterian

2021 count

18

% of total

6.0%

Change from 2016

-0.3pp

Baptist

2021 count

14

% of total

4.7%

Change from 2016

+0.2pp

Data table

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

Religion for Ducklo. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Western Downs (R).
Religion for Ducklo. 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 described8327.8%30.3%4513.4%17.1%+38+14.4pp
Western Catholic6923.1%19.4%6719.9%22.5%+2+3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia6220.7%16.1%7622.6%20.7%-14-1.9pp
Not stated3010.0%11.0%4714.0%12.4%-17-4.0pp
Presbyterian186.0%5.2%216.3%6.8%-3-0.3pp
Baptist144.7%1.9%154.5%2.1%-1+0.2pp
Total299100.0%100.0%336100.0%100.0%-370.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.