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 Jimbour West, accounting for 26.3% (25 people). This share was lower than Western Downs (R) (30.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 13 people and 4.1 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Jimbour West - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Jimbour West 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 West, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).

Jimbour West
Western Downs (R)

Not stated

2021 count

27

% of total

28.4%

Change from 2016

+17.3pp

No Religion, so described

2021 count

25

% of total

26.3%

Change from 2016

+4.1pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

15

% of total

15.8%

Change from 2016

-13.8pp

Presbyterian

2021 count

11

% of total

11.6%

Change from 2016

+4.2pp

Data table

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

Religion for Jimbour West. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Western Downs (R).
Religion for Jimbour West. 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
Not stated2728.4%11.0%611.1%12.4%+21+17.3pp
No Religion, so described2526.3%30.3%1222.2%17.1%+13+4.1pp
Western Catholic1515.8%19.4%1629.6%22.5%-1-13.8pp
Presbyterian1111.6%5.2%47.4%6.8%+7+4.2pp
Total95100.0%100.0%54100.0%100.0%+410.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.