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 Agnes Water, accounting for 42.9% (1,166 people). This share was lower than Gladstone (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 552 people and 15 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Agnes Water - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Agnes Water in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Agnes Water, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,166
% of total
42.9%
Change from 2016
+15.0pp
1,166
42.9%
+15.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
447
% of total
16.4%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
447
16.4%
+0.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
311
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
311
11.4%
-4.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
298
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-8.7pp
298
11.0%
-8.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
94
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
94
3.5%
+0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
83
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
83
3.1%
+0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
80
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
80
2.9%
-1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
68
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
68
2.5%
+0.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
24
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
24
0.9%
-1.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
24
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
24
0.9%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+552
+15.0pp
Not stated
+106
+0.9pp
Western Catholic
-28
-4.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-135
-8.7pp
Uniting Church
+22
+0.2pp
Baptist
+22
+0.3pp
Presbyterian
-18
-1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+21
+0.4pp
Buddhism
-25
-1.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+3
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Agnes Water. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Gladstone (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Gladstone (R)% | Count | % | Gladstone (R)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,166 | 42.9% | 45.4% | 614 | 27.9% | 29.5% | +552 | +15.0pp |
| Not stated | 447 | 16.4% | 8.4% | 341 | 15.5% | 9.5% | +106 | +0.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 311 | 11.4% | 16.4% | 339 | 15.4% | 21.2% | -28 | -4.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 298 | 11.0% | 12.2% | 433 | 19.7% | 17.6% | -135 | -8.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 94 | 3.5% | 3.6% | 72 | 3.3% | 5.3% | +22 | +0.2pp |
| Baptist | 83 | 3.1% | 1.8% | 61 | 2.8% | 2.0% | +22 | +0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 80 | 2.9% | 2.7% | 98 | 4.5% | 3.9% | -18 | -1.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 68 | 2.5% | 2.3% | 47 | 2.1% | 2.6% | +21 | +0.4pp |
| Buddhism | 24 | 0.9% | 0.7% | 49 | 2.2% | 1.0% | -25 | -1.3pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 24 | 0.9% | 1.2% | 21 | 1.0% | 1.1% | +3 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 2,718 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,200 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +518 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.