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 Benaraby, accounting for 45.9% (537 people). This share was higher than Gladstone (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 224 people and 20 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Benaraby - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Benaraby in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Benaraby, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
537
% of total
45.9%
Change from 2016
+20.0pp
537
45.9%
+20.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
193
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
193
16.5%
-4.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
175
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
-7.4pp
175
15.0%
-7.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
60
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
60
5.1%
-0.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
50
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
50
4.3%
-4.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
47
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
47
4.0%
-2.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
28
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
28
2.4%
+0.4pp
Lutheran
2021 count
24
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
24
2.1%
-0.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
20
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
20
1.7%
+0.4pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
13
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
13
1.1%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+224
+20.0pp
Western Catholic
-61
-4.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-95
-7.4pp
Presbyterian
-3
-0.1pp
Not stated
-57
-4.6pp
Uniting Church
-30
-2.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+4
+0.4pp
Lutheran
-7
-0.5pp
Baptist
+4
+0.4pp
Inadequately described
+7
+0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Benaraby. 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 | 537 | 45.9% | 45.4% | 313 | 25.9% | 29.5% | +224 | +20.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 193 | 16.5% | 16.4% | 254 | 21.0% | 21.2% | -61 | -4.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 175 | 15.0% | 12.2% | 270 | 22.4% | 17.6% | -95 | -7.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 60 | 5.1% | 2.7% | 63 | 5.2% | 3.9% | -3 | -0.1pp |
| Not stated | 50 | 4.3% | 8.4% | 107 | 8.9% | 9.5% | -57 | -4.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 47 | 4.0% | 3.6% | 77 | 6.4% | 5.3% | -30 | -2.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 28 | 2.4% | 2.3% | 24 | 2.0% | 2.6% | +4 | +0.4pp |
| Lutheran | 24 | 2.1% | 0.9% | 31 | 2.6% | 1.2% | -7 | -0.5pp |
| Baptist | 20 | 1.7% | 1.8% | 16 | 1.3% | 2.0% | +4 | +0.4pp |
| Inadequately described | 13 | 1.1% | 0.4% | 6 | 0.5% | 0.4% | +7 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 1,169 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,207 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -38 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.