Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Kaimkillenbun, accounting for 31.5% (75 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (30.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 25 people and 14 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kaimkillenbun - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kaimkillenbun in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kaimkillenbun, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Presbyterian
Not stated
Pentecostal, nfd
Lutheran
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+25
+14.0pp
Western Catholic
+6
+5.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-18
-3.3pp
Presbyterian
-20
-5.9pp
Not stated
-11
-2.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
0
+1.0pp
Lutheran
-2
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Kaimkillenbun. 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 | 75 | 31.5% | 30.3% | 50 | 17.5% | 17.1% | +25 | +14.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 49 | 20.6% | 19.4% | 43 | 15.1% | 22.5% | +6 | +5.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 44 | 18.5% | 16.1% | 62 | 21.8% | 20.7% | -18 | -3.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 16 | 6.7% | 5.2% | 36 | 12.6% | 6.8% | -20 | -5.9pp |
| Not stated | 16 | 6.7% | 11.0% | 27 | 9.5% | 12.4% | -11 | -2.8pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 14 | 5.9% | 1.4% | 14 | 4.9% | 1.4% | 0 | +1.0pp |
| Lutheran | 11 | 4.6% | 2.7% | 13 | 4.6% | 3.3% | -2 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 238 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 285 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -47 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.