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 Roche Creek, accounting for 36.5% (23 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (19.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 15 people and 29.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Roche Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Roche Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Roche Creek, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
Western Catholic
2021 count
23
% of total
36.5%
Change from 2016
+13.3pp
23
36.5%
+13.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
14
% of total
22.2%
Change from 2016
-29.6pp
14
22.2%
-29.6pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
11
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
-
11
17.5%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+10
+13.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-15
-29.6pp
Data table
Religion for Roche Creek. 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 | 23 | 36.5% | 19.4% | 13 | 23.2% | 22.5% | +10 | +13.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 14 | 22.2% | 16.1% | 29 | 51.8% | 20.7% | -15 | -29.6pp |
| No Religion, so described | 11 | 17.5% | 30.3% | - | - | 17.1% | - | - |
| Total | 63 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 56 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +7 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.