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 Macalister, accounting for 20.6% (33 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 14 people and 8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Macalister - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Macalister in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Macalister, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
33
% of total
20.6%
Change from 2016
+8.0pp
33
20.6%
+8.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
31
% of total
19.4%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
31
19.4%
-3.1pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
21
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
21
13.1%
+3.8pp
Lutheran
2021 count
17
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
17
10.6%
-2.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
15
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-7.8pp
15
9.4%
-7.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
13
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
13
8.1%
+2.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
12
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
12
7.5%
-1.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
+14
+8.0pp
Western Catholic
-3
-3.1pp
No Religion, so described
+7
+3.8pp
Lutheran
-2
-2.0pp
Presbyterian
-11
-7.8pp
Not stated
+5
+2.8pp
Uniting Church
-1
-1.1pp
Data table
Religion for Macalister. 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 | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 33 | 20.6% | 16.1% | 19 | 12.6% | 20.7% | +14 | +8.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 31 | 19.4% | 19.4% | 34 | 22.5% | 22.5% | -3 | -3.1pp |
| No Religion, so described | 21 | 13.1% | 30.3% | 14 | 9.3% | 17.1% | +7 | +3.8pp |
| Lutheran | 17 | 10.6% | 2.7% | 19 | 12.6% | 3.3% | -2 | -2.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 15 | 9.4% | 5.2% | 26 | 17.2% | 6.8% | -11 | -7.8pp |
| Not stated | 13 | 8.1% | 11.0% | 8 | 5.3% | 12.4% | +5 | +2.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 12 | 7.5% | 4.4% | 13 | 8.6% | 5.7% | -1 | -1.1pp |
| Total | 160 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 151 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +9 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.