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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Irvingdale (part), accounting for 23.9% (37 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (16.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 643 people and 13.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Irvingdale (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Irvingdale (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Irvingdale (part), with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
37
% of total
23.9%
Change from 2016
+5.5pp
37
23.9%
+5.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
34
% of total
21.9%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
34
21.9%
+3.5pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
24
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
-13.5pp
24
15.5%
-13.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
18
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
+5.5pp
18
11.6%
+5.5pp
Lutheran
2021 count
14
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
+7.1pp
14
9.0%
+7.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
14
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
14
9.0%
+2.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
-385
+5.5pp
Western Catholic
-390
+3.5pp
No Religion, so described
-643
-13.5pp
Not stated
-122
+5.5pp
Lutheran
-29
+7.1pp
Uniting Church
-137
+2.4pp
Data table
Religion for Irvingdale (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 | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 37 | 23.9% | 16.1% | 422 | 18.4% | 20.7% | -385 | +5.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 34 | 21.9% | 19.4% | 424 | 18.4% | 22.5% | -390 | +3.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 24 | 15.5% | 30.3% | 667 | 29.0% | 17.1% | -643 | -13.5pp |
| Not stated | 18 | 11.6% | 11.0% | 140 | 6.1% | 12.4% | -122 | +5.5pp |
| Lutheran | 14 | 9.0% | 2.7% | 43 | 1.9% | 3.3% | -29 | +7.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 14 | 9.0% | 4.4% | 151 | 6.6% | 5.7% | -137 | +2.4pp |
| Total | 155 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,299 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2,144 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.