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 Jandowae, accounting for 32.2% (314 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (30.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 150 people and 16.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Jandowae - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Jandowae in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Jandowae, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
314
% of total
32.2%
Change from 2016
+16.4pp
314
32.2%
+16.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
200
% of total
20.5%
Change from 2016
-6.7pp
200
20.5%
-6.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
172
% of total
17.6%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
172
17.6%
-3.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
107
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
107
11.0%
+1.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
83
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
83
8.5%
-2.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
24
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
24
2.5%
-2.1pp
Lutheran
2021 count
21
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
21
2.2%
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
15
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
15
1.5%
-1.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
15
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
15
1.5%
-1.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
10
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
10
1.0%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+150
+16.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-83
-6.7pp
Western Catholic
-46
-3.3pp
Not stated
+4
+1.1pp
Uniting Church
-27
-2.1pp
Presbyterian
-24
-2.1pp
Lutheran
-8
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
-15
-1.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-11
-1.0pp
Buddhism
+7
+0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Jandowae. 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 | 314 | 32.2% | 30.3% | 164 | 15.8% | 17.1% | +150 | +16.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 200 | 20.5% | 16.1% | 283 | 27.2% | 20.7% | -83 | -6.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 172 | 17.6% | 19.4% | 218 | 20.9% | 22.5% | -46 | -3.3pp |
| Not stated | 107 | 11.0% | 11.0% | 103 | 9.9% | 12.4% | +4 | +1.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 83 | 8.5% | 4.4% | 110 | 10.6% | 5.7% | -27 | -2.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 24 | 2.5% | 5.2% | 48 | 4.6% | 6.8% | -24 | -2.1pp |
| Lutheran | 21 | 2.2% | 2.7% | 29 | 2.8% | 3.3% | -8 | -0.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 15 | 1.5% | 3.4% | 30 | 2.9% | 3.1% | -15 | -1.4pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 15 | 1.5% | 1.4% | 26 | 2.5% | 1.4% | -11 | -1.0pp |
| Buddhism | 10 | 1.0% | 0.3% | 3 | 0.3% | 0.4% | +7 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 975 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,041 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -66 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.