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, 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 Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 30 people and 10.1 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Meandarra, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
Western Catholic
Not stated
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Uniting Church
Presbyterian
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+2
+3.3pp
Not stated
+37
+15.8pp
No Religion, so described
+1
+1.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-30
-10.1pp
Uniting Church
-3
-0.5pp
Presbyterian
-5
-1.5pp
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% | 71 | 26.7% | 22.5% | +2 | +3.3pp |
| Not stated | 55 | 22.6% | 11.0% | 18 | 6.8% | 12.4% | +37 | +15.8pp |
| No Religion, so described | 44 | 18.1% | 30.3% | 43 | 16.2% | 17.1% | +1 | +1.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 31 | 12.8% | 16.1% | 61 | 22.9% | 20.7% | -30 | -10.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 17 | 7.0% | 4.4% | 20 | 7.5% | 5.7% | -3 | -0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 12 | 4.9% | 5.2% | 17 | 6.4% | 6.8% | -5 | -1.5pp |
| Total | 243 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 266 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -23 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.