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 Charters Towers (R), accounting for 33% (3,882 people). This share was lower than Regional Qld (40.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,159 people and 10 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Charters Towers (R) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Charters Towers (R) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Charters Towers (R), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,882
% of total
33.0%
Change from 2016
+10.0pp
3,882
33.0%
+10.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,271
% of total
19.3%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
2,271
19.3%
-5.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,775
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
1,775
15.1%
+3.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,734
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
1,734
14.8%
-4.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
908
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
908
7.7%
-3.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
303
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
303
2.6%
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
232
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
232
2.0%
+0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
132
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
132
1.1%
+0.1pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
109
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
109
0.9%
-0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
45
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
45
0.4%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,159
+10.0pp
Western Catholic
-606
-5.0pp
Not stated
+401
+3.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-519
-4.2pp
Uniting Church
-411
-3.4pp
Presbyterian
-65
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+17
+0.2pp
Baptist
+8
+0.1pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
-13
-0.1pp
Buddhism
-1
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Charters Towers (R). 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 | 3,882 | 33.0% | 40.1% | 2,723 | 23.0% | 27.9% | +1,159 | +10.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,271 | 19.3% | 18.7% | 2,877 | 24.3% | 22.0% | -606 | -5.0pp |
| Not stated | 1,775 | 15.1% | 8.8% | 1,374 | 11.6% | 10.1% | +401 | +3.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,734 | 14.8% | 12.8% | 2,253 | 19.0% | 17.1% | -519 | -4.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 908 | 7.7% | 4.0% | 1,319 | 11.1% | 5.6% | -411 | -3.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 303 | 2.6% | 2.3% | 368 | 3.1% | 3.2% | -65 | -0.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 232 | 2.0% | 3.0% | 215 | 1.8% | 3.0% | +17 | +0.2pp |
| Baptist | 132 | 1.1% | 1.4% | 124 | 1.0% | 1.6% | +8 | +0.1pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 109 | 0.9% | 0.5% | 122 | 1.0% | 0.6% | -13 | -0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 45 | 0.4% | 1.0% | 46 | 0.4% | 1.1% | -1 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 11,751 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 11,857 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -106 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.