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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Westmar, accounting for 42.6% (23 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (19.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 16 people and 31.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Westmar - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Westmar in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Westmar, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
Western Catholic
2021 count
23
% of total
42.6%
Change from 2016
+31.8pp
23
42.6%
+31.8pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
17
% of total
31.5%
Change from 2016
+13.0pp
17
31.5%
+13.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+16
+31.8pp
No Religion, so described
+5
+13.0pp
Data table
Religion for Westmar. 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 23 | 42.6% | 19.4% | 7 | 10.8% | 22.5% | +16 | +31.8pp |
| No Religion, so described | 17 | 31.5% | 30.3% | 12 | 18.5% | 17.1% | +5 | +13.0pp |
| Total | 54 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 65 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -11 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.