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 Goranba, accounting for 41.4% (75 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (30.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 51 people and 27.7 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Goranba, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Western Catholic
Christianity, nfd
Anglican Church of Australia
Uniting Church
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+51
+27.7pp
Not stated
-34
-20.2pp
Western Catholic
-7
-4.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+11
+6.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-10
-5.9pp
Uniting Church
-4
-2.5pp
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% | 24 | 13.7% | 17.1% | +51 | +27.7pp |
| Not stated | 37 | 20.4% | 11.0% | 71 | 40.6% | 12.4% | -34 | -20.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 20 | 11.0% | 19.4% | 27 | 15.4% | 22.5% | -7 | -4.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 17 | 9.4% | 3.4% | 6 | 3.4% | 3.1% | +11 | +6.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 10 | 5.5% | 16.1% | 20 | 11.4% | 20.7% | -10 | -5.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 5.5% | 4.4% | 14 | 8.0% | 5.7% | -4 | -2.5pp |
| Total | 181 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 175 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.