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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Meandarra, accounting for 30% (73 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (19.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 63 people, while its share fell by 8.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Meandarra - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Meandarra in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Meandarra, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
Western Catholic
2021 count
73
% of total
30.0%
Change from 2016
-8.5pp
73
30.0%
-8.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
55
% of total
22.6%
Change from 2016
-
55
22.6%
-
No Religion, so described
2021 count
44
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
-16.5pp
44
18.1%
-16.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
31
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
-
31
12.8%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
17
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-
17
7.0%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
12
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-
12
4.9%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+63
-8.5pp
No Religion, so described
+35
-16.5pp
Data table
Religion for Meandarra. 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 73 | 30.0% | 19.4% | 10 | 38.5% | 22.5% | +63 | -8.5pp |
| Not stated | 55 | 22.6% | 11.0% | - | - | 12.4% | - | - |
| No Religion, so described | 44 | 18.1% | 30.3% | 9 | 34.6% | 17.1% | +35 | -16.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 31 | 12.8% | 16.1% | - | - | 20.7% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 17 | 7.0% | 4.4% | - | - | 5.7% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 12 | 4.9% | 5.2% | - | - | 6.8% | - | - |
| Total | 243 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 26 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +217 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.