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 Glenmorgan (part), accounting for 29.2% (33 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (19.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 26 people and 13.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Glenmorgan (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Glenmorgan (part) 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 Glenmorgan (part), with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-6
+2.3pp
No Religion, so described
0
+5.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-26
-13.3pp
Data table
Religion for Glenmorgan (part). 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 | 33 | 29.2% | 19.4% | 39 | 26.9% | 22.5% | -6 | +2.3pp |
| No Religion, so described | 28 | 24.8% | 30.3% | 28 | 19.3% | 17.1% | 0 | +5.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 24 | 21.2% | 16.1% | 50 | 34.5% | 20.7% | -26 | -13.3pp |
| Total | 113 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 145 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -32 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.