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 Woorabinda (S), accounting for 30.4% (310 people). This share was lower than Regional Qld (40.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 123 people and 10.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Woorabinda (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Woorabinda (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Woorabinda (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
310
% of total
30.4%
Change from 2016
+10.9pp
310
30.4%
+10.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
241
% of total
23.7%
Change from 2016
-8.1pp
241
23.7%
-8.1pp
Aboriginal Evangelical Missions
2021 count
172
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
172
16.9%
+2.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
132
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
132
13.0%
-4.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
65
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
65
6.4%
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
20
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
20
2.0%
+0.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
19
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
19
1.9%
-1.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
16
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
16
1.6%
+0.5pp
Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions
2021 count
14
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
14
1.4%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+123
+10.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-64
-8.1pp
Aboriginal Evangelical Missions
+32
+2.3pp
Western Catholic
-32
-4.1pp
Not stated
-8
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+7
+0.6pp
Baptist
-13
-1.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+5
+0.5pp
Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions
+4
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Woorabinda (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 | 310 | 30.4% | 40.1% | 187 | 19.5% | 27.9% | +123 | +10.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 241 | 23.7% | 12.8% | 305 | 31.8% | 17.1% | -64 | -8.1pp |
| Aboriginal Evangelical Missions | 172 | 16.9% | 0.0% | 140 | 14.6% | 0.0% | +32 | +2.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 132 | 13.0% | 18.7% | 164 | 17.1% | 22.0% | -32 | -4.1pp |
| Not stated | 65 | 6.4% | 8.8% | 73 | 7.6% | 10.1% | -8 | -1.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 20 | 2.0% | 3.0% | 13 | 1.4% | 3.0% | +7 | +0.6pp |
| Baptist | 19 | 1.9% | 1.4% | 32 | 3.3% | 1.6% | -13 | -1.4pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 16 | 1.6% | 1.1% | 11 | 1.1% | 1.2% | +5 | +0.5pp |
| Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions | 14 | 1.4% | 0.0% | 10 | 1.0% | 0.0% | +4 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 1,019 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 959 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +60 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.