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 Kumbarilla, accounting for 37.2% (86 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (30.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 41 people and 11.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kumbarilla - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kumbarilla in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kumbarilla, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
86
% of total
37.2%
Change from 2016
+11.3pp
86
37.2%
+11.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
43
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
+6.5pp
43
18.6%
+6.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
31
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
-11.9pp
31
13.4%
-11.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
29
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-9.8pp
29
12.6%
-9.8pp
Lutheran
2021 count
11
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
11
4.8%
+3.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
10
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
10
4.3%
-2.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+41
+11.3pp
Western Catholic
+22
+6.5pp
Not stated
-13
-11.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-10
-9.8pp
Lutheran
+8
+3.1pp
Presbyterian
-1
-2.0pp
Data table
Religion for Kumbarilla. 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 | 86 | 37.2% | 30.3% | 45 | 25.9% | 17.1% | +41 | +11.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 43 | 18.6% | 19.4% | 21 | 12.1% | 22.5% | +22 | +6.5pp |
| Not stated | 31 | 13.4% | 11.0% | 44 | 25.3% | 12.4% | -13 | -11.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 29 | 12.6% | 16.1% | 39 | 22.4% | 20.7% | -10 | -9.8pp |
| Lutheran | 11 | 4.8% | 2.7% | 3 | 1.7% | 3.3% | +8 | +3.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 4.3% | 5.2% | 11 | 6.3% | 6.8% | -1 | -2.0pp |
| Total | 231 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 174 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +57 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.