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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Fairyland, accounting for 30% (24 people). This share was lower than Western Downs (R) (30.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Uniting Church, which increased by 6 people and 5.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Fairyland - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Fairyland 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 Fairyland, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Uniting Church
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3
-4.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+4
-0.5pp
Not stated
+8
+7.7pp
Uniting Church
+6
+5.9pp
Data table
Religion for Fairyland. 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 | 24 | 30.0% | 30.3% | 21 | 34.4% | 17.1% | +3 | -4.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 18 | 22.5% | 16.1% | 14 | 23.0% | 20.7% | +4 | -0.5pp |
| Not stated | 14 | 17.5% | 11.0% | 6 | 9.8% | 12.4% | +8 | +7.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 12.5% | 4.4% | 4 | 6.6% | 5.7% | +6 | +5.9pp |
| Total | 80 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 61 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +19 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.