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 Kogan, accounting for 29.6% (61 people). This share was lower than Western Downs (R) (30.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 119 people and 13.1 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Kogan - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Kogan
Western Downs (R)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

61

% of total

29.6%

Change from 2016

+7.8pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

46

% of total

22.3%

Change from 2016

+0.2pp

Not stated

2021 count

39

% of total

18.9%

Change from 2016

+3.2pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

20

% of total

9.7%

Change from 2016

-13.1pp

Lutheran

2021 count

12

% of total

5.8%

Change from 2016

+4.7pp

Data table

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

Religion for Kogan. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Western Downs (R).
Religion for Kogan. 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
No Religion, so described6129.6%30.3%13321.8%17.1%-72+7.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia4622.3%16.1%13522.1%20.7%-89+0.2pp
Not stated3918.9%11.0%9615.7%12.4%-57+3.2pp
Western Catholic209.7%19.4%13922.8%22.5%-119-13.1pp
Lutheran125.8%2.7%71.1%3.3%+5+4.7pp
Total206100.0%100.0%610100.0%100.0%-4040.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.