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 Red Hill (Western Downs - Qld), accounting for 33.1% (55 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (30.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 182 people and 17.6 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Red Hill (Western Downs - Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Red Hill (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 Red Hill (Western Downs - Qld), with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).

Red Hill (Western Downs - Qld)
Western Downs (R)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

55

% of total

33.1%

Change from 2016

+12.4pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

30

% of total

18.1%

Change from 2016

-17.6pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

23

% of total

13.9%

Change from 2016

-10.0pp

Not stated

2021 count

19

% of total

11.4%

Change from 2016

+5.2pp

Pentecostal, nfd

2021 count

13

% of total

7.8%

Change from 2016

-

Uniting Church

2021 count

12

% of total

7.2%

Change from 2016

+1.6pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

10

% of total

6.0%

Change from 2016

+4.8pp

Data table

Religion for Red Hill (Western Downs - Qld). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Western Downs (R).

Religion for Red Hill (Western Downs - Qld). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Western Downs (R).
Religion for Red Hill (Western Downs - Qld). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Western Downs (R).
Category20212016Change
Count%Western Downs (R)%Count%Western Downs (R)%Countpp
No Religion, so described5533.1%30.3%12320.7%17.1%-68+12.4pp
Western Catholic3018.1%19.4%21235.7%22.5%-182-17.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia2313.9%16.1%14223.9%20.7%-119-10.0pp
Not stated1911.4%11.0%376.2%12.4%-18+5.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd137.8%1.4%--1.4%--
Uniting Church127.2%4.4%335.6%5.7%-21+1.6pp
Christianity, nfd106.0%3.4%71.2%3.1%+3+4.8pp
Total166100.0%100.0%594100.0%100.0%-4280.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.