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 Baffle Creek, accounting for 46.9% (68 people). This share was higher than Gladstone (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 25 people and 18.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Baffle Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Baffle Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Baffle Creek, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
68
% of total
46.9%
Change from 2016
+18.4pp
68
46.9%
+18.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
28
% of total
19.3%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
28
19.3%
-0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
16
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-5.6pp
16
11.0%
-5.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
16
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-6.9pp
16
11.0%
-6.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
12
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
12
8.3%
+4.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+25
+18.4pp
Not stated
-2
-0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-9
-5.6pp
Western Catholic
-11
-6.9pp
Presbyterian
+6
+4.3pp
Data table
Religion for Baffle Creek. 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 | 68 | 46.9% | 45.4% | 43 | 28.5% | 29.5% | +25 | +18.4pp |
| Not stated | 28 | 19.3% | 8.4% | 30 | 19.9% | 9.5% | -2 | -0.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 16 | 11.0% | 12.2% | 25 | 16.6% | 17.6% | -9 | -5.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 16 | 11.0% | 16.4% | 27 | 17.9% | 21.2% | -11 | -6.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 12 | 8.3% | 2.7% | 6 | 4.0% | 3.9% | +6 | +4.3pp |
| Total | 145 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 151 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -6 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.