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, Uniting Church was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Montrose (Western Downs - Qld), accounting for 23.4% (11 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (4.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 15 people and 23.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Montrose (Western Downs - Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Montrose (Western Downs - Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Montrose (Western Downs - Qld), with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
Uniting Church
2021 count
11
% of total
23.4%
Change from 2016
-
11
23.4%
-
No Religion, so described
2021 count
11
% of total
23.4%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
11
23.4%
+3.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
10
% of total
21.3%
Change from 2016
-5.4pp
10
21.3%
-5.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-1
+3.4pp
Western Catholic
-6
-5.4pp
Data table
Religion for Montrose (Western Downs - Qld). 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 | |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 23.4% | 4.4% | - | - | 5.7% | - | - |
| No Religion, so described | 11 | 23.4% | 30.3% | 12 | 20.0% | 17.1% | -1 | +3.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 10 | 21.3% | 19.4% | 16 | 26.7% | 22.5% | -6 | -5.4pp |
| Total | 47 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 60 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -13 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.