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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Grosmont, accounting for 31.6% (42 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (19.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 18 people and 14 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Grosmont - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Grosmont in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Grosmont, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).

Grosmont
Western Downs (R)

Western Catholic

2021 count

42

% of total

31.6%

Change from 2016

+8.4pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

32

% of total

24.1%

Change from 2016

-4.8pp

No Religion, so described

2021 count

27

% of total

20.3%

Change from 2016

+14.0pp

Not stated

2021 count

11

% of total

8.3%

Change from 2016

-14.2pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

10

% of total

7.5%

Change from 2016

-2.4pp

Data table

Religion for Grosmont. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Western Downs (R).

Religion for Grosmont. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Western Downs (R).
Religion for Grosmont. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Western Downs (R).
Category20212016Change
Count%Western Downs (R)%Count%Western Downs (R)%Countpp
Western Catholic4231.6%19.4%3323.2%22.5%+9+8.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia3224.1%16.1%4128.9%20.7%-9-4.8pp
No Religion, so described2720.3%30.3%96.3%17.1%+18+14.0pp
Not stated118.3%11.0%3222.5%12.4%-21-14.2pp
Uniting Church107.5%4.4%149.9%5.7%-4-2.4pp
Total133100.0%100.0%142100.0%100.0%-90.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.