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 Cherbourg (S), accounting for 46% (544 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (40.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 178 people and 17.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cherbourg (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cherbourg (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cherbourg (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
544
% of total
46.0%
Change from 2016
+17.2pp
544
46.0%
+17.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
277
% of total
23.4%
Change from 2016
+4.6pp
277
23.4%
+4.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
128
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
128
10.8%
-3.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
63
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
63
5.3%
-1.4pp
Aboriginal Evangelical Missions
2021 count
62
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-8.7pp
62
5.2%
-8.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
61
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-7.6pp
61
5.2%
-7.6pp
Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God)
2021 count
33
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-
33
2.8%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+178
+17.2pp
Baptist
+39
+4.6pp
Western Catholic
-57
-3.8pp
Not stated
-22
-1.4pp
Aboriginal Evangelical Missions
-115
-8.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-102
-7.6pp
Data table
Religion for Cherbourg (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 | 544 | 46.0% | 40.1% | 366 | 28.8% | 27.9% | +178 | +17.2pp |
| Baptist | 277 | 23.4% | 1.4% | 238 | 18.8% | 1.6% | +39 | +4.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 128 | 10.8% | 18.7% | 185 | 14.6% | 22.0% | -57 | -3.8pp |
| Not stated | 63 | 5.3% | 8.8% | 85 | 6.7% | 10.1% | -22 | -1.4pp |
| Aboriginal Evangelical Missions | 62 | 5.2% | 0.0% | 177 | 13.9% | 0.0% | -115 | -8.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 61 | 5.2% | 12.8% | 163 | 12.8% | 17.1% | -102 | -7.6pp |
| Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God) | 33 | 2.8% | 0.1% | - | - | 0.2% | - | - |
| Total | 1,182 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,269 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -87 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.