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 Waikola, accounting for 61.9% (13 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (16.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 7 people and 35.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Waikola - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Waikola in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Waikola, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
13
% of total
61.9%
Change from 2016
+35.8pp
13
61.9%
+35.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
+7
+35.8pp
Data table
Religion for Waikola. 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 | 13 | 61.9% | 16.1% | 6 | 26.1% | 20.7% | +7 | +35.8pp |
| Total | 21 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 23 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.