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 Doomadgee, accounting for 47.7% (653 people). This share was similar to Doomadgee (S) (47.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Baptist, which decreased by 605 people and 42.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Doomadgee - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Doomadgee in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Doomadgee (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Doomadgee, with comparison markers for Doomadgee (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
653
% of total
47.7%
Change from 2016
+34.2pp
653
47.7%
+34.2pp
Brethren
2021 count
407
% of total
29.8%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
407
29.8%
+3.0pp
Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions
2021 count
80
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
+5.2pp
80
5.8%
+5.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
77
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
77
5.6%
-0.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
33
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
33
2.4%
+0.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
31
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-42.9pp
31
2.3%
-42.9pp
Christian Community Churches of Australia
2021 count
29
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
29
2.1%
+0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
25
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
25
1.8%
+0.7pp
Lutheran
2021 count
17
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-
17
1.2%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+463
+34.2pp
Brethren
+30
+3.0pp
Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions
+72
+5.2pp
Not stated
-15
-0.9pp
Western Catholic
+8
+0.6pp
Baptist
-605
-42.9pp
Christian Community Churches of Australia
+11
+0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+10
+0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Doomadgee. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Doomadgee (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Doomadgee (S)% | Count | % | Doomadgee (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 653 | 47.7% | 47.7% | 190 | 13.5% | 13.5% | +463 | +34.2pp |
| Brethren | 407 | 29.8% | 29.8% | 377 | 26.8% | 26.8% | +30 | +3.0pp |
| Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions | 80 | 5.8% | 5.8% | 8 | 0.6% | 0.6% | +72 | +5.2pp |
| Not stated | 77 | 5.6% | 5.6% | 92 | 6.5% | 6.5% | -15 | -0.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 33 | 2.4% | 2.4% | 25 | 1.8% | 1.8% | +8 | +0.6pp |
| Baptist | 31 | 2.3% | 2.3% | 636 | 45.2% | 45.2% | -605 | -42.9pp |
| Christian Community Churches of Australia | 29 | 2.1% | 2.1% | 18 | 1.3% | 1.3% | +11 | +0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 25 | 1.8% | 1.8% | 15 | 1.1% | 1.1% | +10 | +0.7pp |
| Lutheran | 17 | 1.2% | 1.2% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 1,368 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,406 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -38 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.