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 Hopeland (Qld), accounting for 18.7% (23 people). This share was lower than Western Downs (R) (30.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 16 people and 13.8 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Hopeland (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Hopeland (Qld)
Western Downs (R)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

23

% of total

18.7%

Change from 2016

+13.8pp

Not stated

2021 count

21

% of total

17.1%

Change from 2016

+11.5pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

17

% of total

13.8%

Change from 2016

-5.8pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

16

% of total

13.0%

Change from 2016

-6.6pp

Presbyterian

2021 count

13

% of total

10.6%

Change from 2016

-0.6pp

Data table

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

Religion for Hopeland (Qld). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Western Downs (R).
Religion for Hopeland (Qld). 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
No Religion, so described2318.7%30.3%74.9%17.1%+16+13.8pp
Not stated2117.1%11.0%85.6%12.4%+13+11.5pp
Western Catholic1713.8%19.4%2819.6%22.5%-11-5.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia1613.0%16.1%2819.6%20.7%-12-6.6pp
Presbyterian1310.6%5.2%1611.2%6.8%-3-0.6pp
Total123100.0%100.0%143100.0%100.0%-200.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.