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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in The Gums, accounting for 26% (40 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (16.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Christianity, nfd, which decreased by 19 people and 12.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
The Gums - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for The Gums in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for The Gums, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
40
% of total
26.0%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
40
26.0%
+3.1pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
36
% of total
23.4%
Change from 2016
+10.7pp
36
23.4%
+10.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
32
% of total
20.8%
Change from 2016
+4.9pp
32
20.8%
+4.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
23
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
23
14.9%
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
17
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
17
11.0%
+4.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
+4
+3.1pp
No Religion, so described
+16
+10.7pp
Not stated
+7
+4.9pp
Western Catholic
-1
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
+6
+4.0pp
Data table
Religion for The Gums. 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 | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 40 | 26.0% | 16.1% | 36 | 22.9% | 20.7% | +4 | +3.1pp |
| No Religion, so described | 36 | 23.4% | 30.3% | 20 | 12.7% | 17.1% | +16 | +10.7pp |
| Not stated | 32 | 20.8% | 11.0% | 25 | 15.9% | 12.4% | +7 | +4.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 23 | 14.9% | 19.4% | 24 | 15.3% | 22.5% | -1 | -0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 17 | 11.0% | 4.4% | 11 | 7.0% | 5.7% | +6 | +4.0pp |
| Total | 154 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 157 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -3 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.