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 Wandoan, accounting for 33.3% (217 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (30.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 114 people and 14.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wandoan - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wandoan in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wandoan, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
217
% of total
33.3%
Change from 2016
+14.6pp
217
33.3%
+14.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
130
% of total
20.0%
Change from 2016
+7.5pp
130
20.0%
+7.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
110
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
-8.6pp
110
16.9%
-8.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
80
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
-9.1pp
80
12.3%
-9.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
32
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
32
4.9%
-2.3pp
Islam
2021 count
18
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-
18
2.8%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
17
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
17
2.6%
+0.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
17
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
17
2.6%
-2.8pp
Lutheran
2021 count
11
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
11
1.7%
-2.1pp
Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God)
2021 count
10
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
10
1.5%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+114
+14.6pp
Not stated
+61
+7.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-31
-8.6pp
Western Catholic
-38
-9.1pp
Presbyterian
-8
-2.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+6
+0.6pp
Uniting Church
-13
-2.8pp
Lutheran
-10
-2.1pp
Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God)
+2
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Wandoan. 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 | 217 | 33.3% | 30.3% | 103 | 18.7% | 17.1% | +114 | +14.6pp |
| Not stated | 130 | 20.0% | 11.0% | 69 | 12.5% | 12.4% | +61 | +7.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 110 | 16.9% | 16.1% | 141 | 25.5% | 20.7% | -31 | -8.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 80 | 12.3% | 19.4% | 118 | 21.4% | 22.5% | -38 | -9.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 32 | 4.9% | 5.2% | 40 | 7.2% | 6.8% | -8 | -2.3pp |
| Islam | 18 | 2.8% | 0.2% | - | - | 0.2% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 17 | 2.6% | 3.4% | 11 | 2.0% | 3.1% | +6 | +0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 17 | 2.6% | 4.4% | 30 | 5.4% | 5.7% | -13 | -2.8pp |
| Lutheran | 11 | 1.7% | 2.7% | 21 | 3.8% | 3.3% | -10 | -2.1pp |
| Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God) | 10 | 1.5% | 0.1% | 8 | 1.4% | 0.3% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 651 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 552 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +99 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.