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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Kowguran, accounting for 25% (14 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (16.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 3 people, while its share fell by 3.2 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Kowguran - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Kowguran
Western Downs (R)

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

14

% of total

25.0%

Change from 2016

-3.2pp

No Religion, so described

2021 count

13

% of total

23.2%

Change from 2016

-7.6pp

Not stated

2021 count

13

% of total

23.2%

Change from 2016

+10.4pp

Data table

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

Religion for Kowguran. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Western Downs (R).
Religion for Kowguran. 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
Anglican Church of Australia1425.0%16.1%1128.2%20.7%+3-3.2pp
No Religion, so described1323.2%30.3%1230.8%17.1%+1-7.6pp
Not stated1323.2%11.0%512.8%12.4%+8+10.4pp
Total56100.0%100.0%39100.0%100.0%+170.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.