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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Middleton (Qld), accounting for 29.7% (11 people). This share was higher than Winton (S) (25.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 8 people, while its share fell by 0.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Middleton (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Middleton (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Winton (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Middleton (Qld), with comparison markers for Winton (S).
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+8
-0.3pp
No Religion, so described
+7
-3.0pp
Data table
Religion for Middleton (Qld). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Winton (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Winton (S)% | Count | % | Winton (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 11 | 29.7% | 25.2% | 3 | 30.0% | 30.7% | +8 | -0.3pp |
| No Religion, so described | 10 | 27.0% | 28.2% | 3 | 30.0% | 19.0% | +7 | -3.0pp |
| Not stated | 10 | 27.0% | 17.0% | - | - | 10.8% | - | - |
| Total | 37 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +27 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.