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 Weranga, accounting for 49.5% (96 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (30.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 58 people and 32 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Weranga - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Weranga in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Weranga, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
96
% of total
49.5%
Change from 2016
+32.0pp
96
49.5%
+32.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
31
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
31
16.0%
-5.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
27
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
27
13.9%
+0.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
25
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-20.3pp
25
12.9%
-20.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+58
+32.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-16
-5.7pp
Western Catholic
-3
+0.1pp
Not stated
-47
-20.3pp
Data table
Religion for Weranga. 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 | 96 | 49.5% | 30.3% | 38 | 17.5% | 17.1% | +58 | +32.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 31 | 16.0% | 16.1% | 47 | 21.7% | 20.7% | -16 | -5.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 27 | 13.9% | 19.4% | 30 | 13.8% | 22.5% | -3 | +0.1pp |
| Not stated | 25 | 12.9% | 11.0% | 72 | 33.2% | 12.4% | -47 | -20.3pp |
| Total | 194 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 217 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -23 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.