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 Winton (S), accounting for 28.2% (312 people). This share was lower than Regional Qld (40.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 98 people and 9.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Winton (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Winton (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Winton (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
312
% of total
28.2%
Change from 2016
+9.2pp
312
28.2%
+9.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
278
% of total
25.2%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
278
25.2%
-5.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
188
% of total
17.0%
Change from 2016
+6.2pp
188
17.0%
+6.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
186
% of total
16.8%
Change from 2016
-6.8pp
186
16.8%
-6.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
58
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
58
5.2%
-1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
29
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
29
2.6%
+1.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
28
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
28
2.5%
-1.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+98
+9.2pp
Western Catholic
-67
-5.5pp
Not stated
+66
+6.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-80
-6.8pp
Uniting Church
-18
-1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+13
+1.2pp
Presbyterian
-14
-1.2pp
Data table
Religion for Winton (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Qld.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 312 | 28.2% | 40.1% | 214 | 19.0% | 27.9% | +98 | +9.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 278 | 25.2% | 18.7% | 345 | 30.7% | 22.0% | -67 | -5.5pp |
| Not stated | 188 | 17.0% | 8.8% | 122 | 10.8% | 10.1% | +66 | +6.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 186 | 16.8% | 12.8% | 266 | 23.6% | 17.1% | -80 | -6.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 58 | 5.2% | 4.0% | 76 | 6.8% | 5.6% | -18 | -1.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 29 | 2.6% | 3.0% | 16 | 1.4% | 3.0% | +13 | +1.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 28 | 2.5% | 2.3% | 42 | 3.7% | 3.2% | -14 | -1.2pp |
| Total | 1,105 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,125 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -20 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.