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 Moonie (part), accounting for 22.3% (41 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (16.1%).
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Moonie (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Moonie (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Moonie (part), with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
41
% of total
22.3%
Change from 2016
-
41
22.3%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
38
% of total
20.7%
Change from 2016
-
38
20.7%
-
No Religion, so described
2021 count
35
% of total
19.0%
Change from 2016
-
35
19.0%
-
Not stated
2021 count
27
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
-
27
14.7%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
16
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-
16
8.7%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
16
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-
16
8.7%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
11
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-
11
6.0%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Data table
Religion for Moonie (part). 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 | 41 | 22.3% | 16.1% | - | - | 20.7% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 38 | 20.7% | 19.4% | - | - | 22.5% | - | - |
| No Religion, so described | 35 | 19.0% | 30.3% | - | - | 17.1% | - | - |
| Not stated | 27 | 14.7% | 11.0% | - | - | 12.4% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 16 | 8.7% | 3.4% | - | - | 3.1% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 16 | 8.7% | 5.2% | - | - | 6.8% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 6.0% | 4.4% | - | - | 5.7% | - | - |
| Total | 184 | 100.0% | 100.0% | - | - | 100.0% | - | - |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.