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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Glenaubyn, accounting for 22.6% (12 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (16.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Presbyterian, which decreased by 5 people and 14.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Glenaubyn - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Glenaubyn 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 Glenaubyn, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
Anglican Church of Australia
Christianity, nfd
Presbyterian
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
-4
-13.0pp
Presbyterian
-5
-14.4pp
Data table
Religion for Glenaubyn. 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 | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 12 | 22.6% | 16.1% | 16 | 35.6% | 20.7% | -4 | -13.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 11 | 20.8% | 3.4% | - | - | 3.1% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 18.9% | 5.2% | 15 | 33.3% | 6.8% | -5 | -14.4pp |
| Total | 53 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 45 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +8 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.