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 Barney Point, accounting for 44.2% (464 people). This share was lower than Gladstone (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 139 people and 14.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Barney Point - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Barney Point in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Barney Point, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
464
% of total
44.2%
Change from 2016
+14.2pp
464
44.2%
+14.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
175
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
175
16.7%
-2.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
135
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
135
12.9%
-5.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
116
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
116
11.0%
-3.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
29
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
29
2.8%
-1.8pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
27
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
27
2.6%
-0.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
24
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
24
2.3%
+1.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
16
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
16
1.5%
+0.8pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
10
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
10
1.0%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+139
+14.2pp
Western Catholic
-32
-2.4pp
Not stated
-66
-5.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-36
-3.0pp
Uniting Church
-21
-1.8pp
Presbyterian
-7
-0.5pp
Baptist
+12
+1.2pp
Buddhism
+8
+0.8pp
Inadequately described
+6
+0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Barney Point. 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 | 464 | 44.2% | 45.4% | 325 | 30.0% | 29.5% | +139 | +14.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 175 | 16.7% | 16.4% | 207 | 19.1% | 21.2% | -32 | -2.4pp |
| Not stated | 135 | 12.9% | 8.4% | 201 | 18.6% | 9.5% | -66 | -5.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 116 | 11.0% | 12.2% | 152 | 14.0% | 17.6% | -36 | -3.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 29 | 2.8% | 3.6% | 50 | 4.6% | 5.3% | -21 | -1.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 27 | 2.6% | 2.7% | 34 | 3.1% | 3.9% | -7 | -0.5pp |
| Baptist | 24 | 2.3% | 1.8% | 12 | 1.1% | 2.0% | +12 | +1.2pp |
| Buddhism | 16 | 1.5% | 0.7% | 8 | 0.7% | 1.0% | +8 | +0.8pp |
| Inadequately described | 10 | 1.0% | 0.4% | 4 | 0.4% | 0.4% | +6 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 1,050 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,082 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -32 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.