Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Southwood, accounting for 29% (20 people). This share was lower than Western Downs (R) (30.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Presbyterian, which decreased by 7 people and 7.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Southwood - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Southwood in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Southwood, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Not stated
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3
+7.7pp
Western Catholic
-5
-4.1pp
Not stated
-2
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Southwood. 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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 20 | 29.0% | 30.3% | 17 | 21.3% | 17.1% | +3 | +7.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 11 | 15.9% | 19.4% | 16 | 20.0% | 22.5% | -5 | -4.1pp |
| Not stated | 10 | 14.5% | 11.0% | 12 | 15.0% | 12.4% | -2 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 69 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 80 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -11 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.