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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Dulacca, accounting for 28% (37 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (19.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Presbyterian, which decreased by 18 people and 7.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Dulacca - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Dulacca 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 Dulacca, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
No Religion, so described
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-4
+7.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-15
+0.4pp
No Religion, so described
-8
+3.0pp
Data table
Religion for Dulacca. 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 37 | 28.0% | 19.4% | 41 | 20.1% | 22.5% | -4 | +7.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 29 | 22.0% | 16.1% | 44 | 21.6% | 20.7% | -15 | +0.4pp |
| No Religion, so described | 26 | 19.7% | 30.3% | 34 | 16.7% | 17.1% | -8 | +3.0pp |
| Total | 132 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 204 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -72 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.