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 Pirrinuan, accounting for 30% (65 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (19.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 15 people and 5.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Pirrinuan - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Pirrinuan in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pirrinuan, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
Western Catholic
2021 count
65
% of total
30.0%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
65
30.0%
-4.9pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
41
% of total
18.9%
Change from 2016
+5.1pp
41
18.9%
+5.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
31
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
31
14.3%
-6.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
25
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
25
11.5%
+1.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
16
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
16
7.4%
+4.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
11
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
11
5.1%
-1.2pp
Lutheran
2021 count
11
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
11
5.1%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-1
-4.9pp
No Religion, so described
+15
+5.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-8
-6.3pp
Presbyterian
+6
+1.4pp
Not stated
+10
+4.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-1
-1.2pp
Lutheran
+1
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Pirrinuan. 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 | 65 | 30.0% | 19.4% | 66 | 34.9% | 22.5% | -1 | -4.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 41 | 18.9% | 30.3% | 26 | 13.8% | 17.1% | +15 | +5.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 31 | 14.3% | 16.1% | 39 | 20.6% | 20.7% | -8 | -6.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 25 | 11.5% | 5.2% | 19 | 10.1% | 6.8% | +6 | +1.4pp |
| Not stated | 16 | 7.4% | 11.0% | 6 | 3.2% | 12.4% | +10 | +4.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 11 | 5.1% | 3.4% | 12 | 6.3% | 3.1% | -1 | -1.2pp |
| Lutheran | 11 | 5.1% | 2.7% | 10 | 5.3% | 3.3% | +1 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 217 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 189 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +28 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.