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 Burdekin (S), accounting for 33.5% (5,588 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (18.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,255 people and 7.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Burdekin (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Burdekin (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Burdekin (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Western Catholic
2021 count
5,588
% of total
33.5%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
5,588
33.5%
-3.7pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,799
% of total
22.8%
Change from 2016
+7.9pp
3,799
22.8%
+7.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
2,257
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
2,257
13.5%
-2.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,716
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
1,716
10.3%
+1.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
1,076
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
1,076
6.5%
-1.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
761
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
761
4.6%
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
327
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
327
2.0%
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
220
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
220
1.3%
+0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
124
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
124
0.7%
+0.1pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
118
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
118
0.7%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-764
-3.7pp
No Religion, so described
+1,255
+7.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-538
-2.9pp
Not stated
+268
+1.8pp
Uniting Church
-363
-1.9pp
Presbyterian
-187
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
-32
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+27
+0.2pp
Baptist
+19
+0.1pp
Greek Orthodox
-28
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Burdekin (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 | |
| Western Catholic | 5,588 | 33.5% | 18.7% | 6,352 | 37.2% | 22.0% | -764 | -3.7pp |
| No Religion, so described | 3,799 | 22.8% | 40.1% | 2,544 | 14.9% | 27.9% | +1,255 | +7.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 2,257 | 13.5% | 12.8% | 2,795 | 16.4% | 17.1% | -538 | -2.9pp |
| Not stated | 1,716 | 10.3% | 8.8% | 1,448 | 8.5% | 10.1% | +268 | +1.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 1,076 | 6.5% | 4.0% | 1,439 | 8.4% | 5.6% | -363 | -1.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 761 | 4.6% | 2.3% | 948 | 5.5% | 3.2% | -187 | -0.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 327 | 2.0% | 3.0% | 359 | 2.1% | 3.0% | -32 | -0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 220 | 1.3% | 1.1% | 193 | 1.1% | 1.2% | +27 | +0.2pp |
| Baptist | 124 | 0.7% | 1.4% | 105 | 0.6% | 1.6% | +19 | +0.1pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 118 | 0.7% | 0.3% | 146 | 0.9% | 0.3% | -28 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 16,682 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 17,082 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -400 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.