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 Ambrose, accounting for 37.3% (85 people). This share was lower than Gladstone (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 38 people and 16.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Ambrose - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Ambrose in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ambrose, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
85
% of total
37.3%
Change from 2016
+16.5pp
85
37.3%
+16.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
43
% of total
18.9%
Change from 2016
+6.5pp
43
18.9%
+6.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
36
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
-9.4pp
36
15.8%
-9.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
23
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-9.4pp
23
10.1%
-9.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+38
+16.5pp
Not stated
+15
+6.5pp
Western Catholic
-21
-9.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-21
-9.4pp
Data table
Religion for Ambrose. 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 | 85 | 37.3% | 45.4% | 47 | 20.8% | 29.5% | +38 | +16.5pp |
| Not stated | 43 | 18.9% | 8.4% | 28 | 12.4% | 9.5% | +15 | +6.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 36 | 15.8% | 16.4% | 57 | 25.2% | 21.2% | -21 | -9.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 23 | 10.1% | 12.2% | 44 | 19.5% | 17.6% | -21 | -9.4pp |
| Total | 228 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 226 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.