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 Miles, accounting for 29.1% (541 people). This share was lower than Western Downs (R) (30.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 202 people and 9.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Miles - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Miles in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Miles, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
541
% of total
29.1%
Change from 2016
+9.7pp
541
29.1%
+9.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
378
% of total
20.3%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
378
20.3%
-3.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
320
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
320
17.2%
-2.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
272
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
272
14.6%
-0.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
129
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
129
6.9%
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
49
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
49
2.6%
-1.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
43
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
43
2.3%
-1.3pp
Lutheran
2021 count
31
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
31
1.7%
-0.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
17
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
17
0.9%
+0.2pp
Seventh-day Adventist
2021 count
16
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
16
0.9%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+202
+9.7pp
Western Catholic
-42
-3.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-26
-2.6pp
Not stated
+6
-0.7pp
Presbyterian
-12
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-19
-1.3pp
Uniting Church
-20
-1.3pp
Lutheran
-6
-0.4pp
Baptist
+5
+0.2pp
Seventh-day Adventist
+12
+0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Miles. 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 | 541 | 29.1% | 30.3% | 339 | 19.4% | 17.1% | +202 | +9.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 378 | 20.3% | 19.4% | 420 | 24.1% | 22.5% | -42 | -3.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 320 | 17.2% | 16.1% | 346 | 19.8% | 20.7% | -26 | -2.6pp |
| Not stated | 272 | 14.6% | 11.0% | 266 | 15.3% | 12.4% | +6 | -0.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 129 | 6.9% | 5.2% | 141 | 8.1% | 6.8% | -12 | -1.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 49 | 2.6% | 3.4% | 68 | 3.9% | 3.1% | -19 | -1.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 43 | 2.3% | 4.4% | 63 | 3.6% | 5.7% | -20 | -1.3pp |
| Lutheran | 31 | 1.7% | 2.7% | 37 | 2.1% | 3.3% | -6 | -0.4pp |
| Baptist | 17 | 0.9% | 1.9% | 12 | 0.7% | 2.1% | +5 | +0.2pp |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 16 | 0.9% | 0.3% | 4 | 0.2% | 0.3% | +12 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 1,860 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,744 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +116 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.