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 Ranges Bridge, accounting for 27.1% (26 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (19.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Presbyterian, which decreased by 11 people and 7.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Ranges Bridge - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Ranges Bridge in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ranges Bridge, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
Western Catholic
2021 count
26
% of total
27.1%
Change from 2016
+11.5pp
26
27.1%
+11.5pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
18
% of total
18.8%
Change from 2016
+10.7pp
18
18.8%
+10.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
17
% of total
17.7%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
17
17.7%
+1.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+5
+11.5pp
No Religion, so described
+7
+10.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-5
+1.4pp
Data table
Religion for Ranges Bridge. 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 | 26 | 27.1% | 19.4% | 21 | 15.6% | 22.5% | +5 | +11.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 18 | 18.8% | 30.3% | 11 | 8.1% | 17.1% | +7 | +10.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 17 | 17.7% | 16.1% | 22 | 16.3% | 20.7% | -5 | +1.4pp |
| Total | 96 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 135 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -39 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.