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 Woleebee, accounting for 28% (14 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (19.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 317 people and 8.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Woleebee - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Woleebee in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Woleebee, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
Not stated
2021 count
22
% of total
44.0%
Change from 2016
+35.4pp
22
44.0%
+35.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
14
% of total
28.0%
Change from 2016
+7.3pp
14
28.0%
+7.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
-90
+35.4pp
Western Catholic
-257
+7.3pp
Data table
Religion for Woleebee. 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 | |
| Not stated | 22 | 44.0% | 11.0% | 112 | 8.6% | 12.4% | -90 | +35.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 14 | 28.0% | 19.4% | 271 | 20.7% | 22.5% | -257 | +7.3pp |
| Total | 50 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,308 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,258 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.