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 Tara (Qld), accounting for 39.4% (779 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (30.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 627 people and 10.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Tara (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Tara (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 Tara (Qld), with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
779
% of total
39.4%
Change from 2016
+10.3pp
779
39.4%
+10.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
334
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
334
16.9%
-3.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
302
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
302
15.3%
-4.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
239
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
239
12.1%
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
82
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
82
4.1%
+2.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
67
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
67
3.4%
-3.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
51
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
51
2.6%
-0.7pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
22
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
22
1.1%
0.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
14
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
14
0.7%
-0.1pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
13
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
13
0.7%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+627
+10.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+227
-3.6pp
Western Catholic
+197
-4.8pp
Not stated
+177
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+73
+2.4pp
Uniting Church
+32
-3.3pp
Presbyterian
+34
-0.7pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+16
0.0pp
Baptist
+10
-0.1pp
Inadequately described
+8
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Tara (Qld). 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 | 779 | 39.4% | 30.3% | 152 | 29.1% | 17.1% | +627 | +10.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 334 | 16.9% | 16.1% | 107 | 20.5% | 20.7% | +227 | -3.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 302 | 15.3% | 19.4% | 105 | 20.1% | 22.5% | +197 | -4.8pp |
| Not stated | 239 | 12.1% | 11.0% | 62 | 11.9% | 12.4% | +177 | +0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 82 | 4.1% | 3.4% | 9 | 1.7% | 3.1% | +73 | +2.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 67 | 3.4% | 4.4% | 35 | 6.7% | 5.7% | +32 | -3.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 51 | 2.6% | 5.2% | 17 | 3.3% | 6.8% | +34 | -0.7pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 22 | 1.1% | 0.5% | 6 | 1.1% | 0.6% | +16 | 0.0pp |
| Baptist | 14 | 0.7% | 1.9% | 4 | 0.8% | 2.1% | +10 | -0.1pp |
| Inadequately described | 13 | 0.7% | 0.3% | 5 | 1.0% | 0.2% | +8 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 1,976 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 522 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,454 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.