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 Jimbour East, accounting for 27% (50 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 10.9 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Jimbour East - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Jimbour East
Western Downs (R)

Western Catholic

2021 count

50

% of total

27.0%

Change from 2016

+1.1pp

No Religion, so described

2021 count

39

% of total

21.1%

Change from 2016

+10.9pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

29

% of total

15.7%

Change from 2016

-3.3pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

19

% of total

10.3%

Change from 2016

-0.9pp

Presbyterian

2021 count

17

% of total

9.2%

Change from 2016

-1.0pp

Not stated

2021 count

11

% of total

5.9%

Change from 2016

+3.0pp

Data table

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

Religion for Jimbour East. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Western Downs (R).
Religion for Jimbour East. 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 Catholic5027.0%19.4%5325.9%22.5%-3+1.1pp
No Religion, so described3921.1%30.3%2110.2%17.1%+18+10.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia2915.7%16.1%3919.0%20.7%-10-3.3pp
Christianity, nfd1910.3%3.4%2311.2%3.1%-4-0.9pp
Presbyterian179.2%5.2%2110.2%6.8%-4-1.0pp
Not stated115.9%11.0%62.9%12.4%+5+3.0pp
Total185100.0%100.0%205100.0%100.0%-200.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.