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, Christianity, nfd was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Langlands, accounting for 35.5% (11 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (3.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Christianity, nfd, which increased by 8 people, while its share fell by 7.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Langlands - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Langlands in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Langlands, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
Christianity, nfd
No Religion, so described
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Christianity, nfd
+8
-7.4pp
Data table
Religion for Langlands. 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 | |
| Christianity, nfd | 11 | 35.5% | 3.4% | 3 | 42.9% | 3.1% | +8 | -7.4pp |
| No Religion, so described | 10 | 32.3% | 30.3% | - | - | 17.1% | - | - |
| Total | 31 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +24 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.