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 Carpentaria (S), accounting for 41.2% (860 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (40.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 216 people and 8.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Carpentaria (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Carpentaria (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Carpentaria (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
860
% of total
41.2%
Change from 2016
+8.2pp
860
41.2%
+8.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
289
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
289
13.9%
-4.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
281
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
281
13.5%
+2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
277
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
277
13.3%
-5.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
76
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
76
3.6%
-1.2pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
2021 count
50
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
50
2.4%
+1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
47
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
47
2.3%
+0.7pp
Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God)
2021 count
43
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
43
2.1%
-0.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
34
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
34
1.6%
-2.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
29
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
29
1.4%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+216
+8.2pp
Western Catholic
-72
-4.6pp
Not stated
+62
+2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-81
-5.0pp
Uniting Church
-17
-1.2pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
+22
+1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+15
+0.7pp
Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God)
-9
-0.6pp
Presbyterian
-37
-2.0pp
Baptist
+1
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Carpentaria (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 | 860 | 41.2% | 40.1% | 644 | 33.0% | 27.9% | +216 | +8.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 289 | 13.9% | 18.7% | 361 | 18.5% | 22.0% | -72 | -4.6pp |
| Not stated | 281 | 13.5% | 8.8% | 219 | 11.2% | 10.1% | +62 | +2.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 277 | 13.3% | 12.8% | 358 | 18.3% | 17.1% | -81 | -5.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 76 | 3.6% | 4.0% | 93 | 4.8% | 5.6% | -17 | -1.2pp |
| Churches of Christ (Conference) | 50 | 2.4% | 0.1% | 28 | 1.4% | 0.2% | +22 | +1.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 47 | 2.3% | 3.0% | 32 | 1.6% | 3.0% | +15 | +0.7pp |
| Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God) | 43 | 2.1% | 0.1% | 52 | 2.7% | 0.2% | -9 | -0.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 34 | 1.6% | 2.3% | 71 | 3.6% | 3.2% | -37 | -2.0pp |
| Baptist | 29 | 1.4% | 1.4% | 28 | 1.4% | 1.6% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 2,085 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,954 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +131 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.