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 Wieambilla, accounting for 33.3% (26 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (30.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 51 people, while its share rose by 8.5 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Wieambilla - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Wieambilla in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Wieambilla, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).

Wieambilla
Western Downs (R)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

26

% of total

33.3%

Change from 2016

+8.5pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

19

% of total

24.4%

Change from 2016

+6.1pp

Not stated

2021 count

14

% of total

17.9%

Change from 2016

-3.0pp

Data table

Religion for Wieambilla. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Western Downs (R).

Religion for Wieambilla. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Western Downs (R).
Religion for Wieambilla. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Western Downs (R).
Category20212016Change
Count%Western Downs (R)%Count%Western Downs (R)%Countpp
No Religion, so described2633.3%30.3%7724.8%17.1%-51+8.5pp
Western Catholic1924.4%19.4%5718.3%22.5%-38+6.1pp
Not stated1417.9%11.0%6520.9%12.4%-51-3.0pp
Total78100.0%100.0%311100.0%100.0%-2330.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.