Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 increased by 12 people and 16.2 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wieambilla, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+12
+16.2pp
Western Catholic
+7
+9.8pp
Not stated
-8
-8.9pp
Data table
Religion for Wieambilla. 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 | 26 | 33.3% | 30.3% | 14 | 17.1% | 17.1% | +12 | +16.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 24.4% | 19.4% | 12 | 14.6% | 22.5% | +7 | +9.8pp |
| Not stated | 14 | 17.9% | 11.0% | 22 | 26.8% | 12.4% | -8 | -8.9pp |
| Total | 78 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 82 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -4 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.