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 Goranba, accounting for 41.4% (75 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (30.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Baptist, which increased by 6 people, while its share fell by 2.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Goranba - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Goranba in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Goranba, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
75
% of total
41.4%
Change from 2016
-
75
41.4%
-
Not stated
2021 count
37
% of total
20.4%
Change from 2016
+10.9pp
37
20.4%
+10.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
20
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-27.1pp
20
11.0%
-27.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
17
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-
17
9.4%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
10
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-15.9pp
10
5.5%
-15.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
10
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-11.2pp
10
5.5%
-11.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
+33
+10.9pp
Western Catholic
+4
-27.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1
-15.9pp
Uniting Church
+3
-11.2pp
Data table
Religion for Goranba. 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 | 75 | 41.4% | 30.3% | - | - | 17.1% | - | - |
| Not stated | 37 | 20.4% | 11.0% | 4 | 9.5% | 12.4% | +33 | +10.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 20 | 11.0% | 19.4% | 16 | 38.1% | 22.5% | +4 | -27.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 17 | 9.4% | 3.4% | - | - | 3.1% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 10 | 5.5% | 16.1% | 9 | 21.4% | 20.7% | +1 | -15.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 5.5% | 4.4% | 7 | 16.7% | 5.7% | +3 | -11.2pp |
| Total | 181 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 42 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +139 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.