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 Boyne Valley, accounting for 31.8% (94 people). This share was lower than Gladstone (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 157 people, while its share rose by 1.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Boyne Valley - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Boyne Valley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Boyne Valley, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
94
% of total
31.8%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
94
31.8%
+1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
71
% of total
24.0%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
71
24.0%
-1.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
65
% of total
22.0%
Change from 2016
+6.4pp
65
22.0%
+6.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
27
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
27
9.1%
-1.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-157
+1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-140
-1.5pp
Western Catholic
-64
+6.4pp
Not stated
-57
-1.1pp
Data table
Religion for Boyne Valley. 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 | 94 | 31.8% | 45.4% | 251 | 30.4% | 29.5% | -157 | +1.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 71 | 24.0% | 12.2% | 211 | 25.5% | 17.6% | -140 | -1.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 65 | 22.0% | 16.4% | 129 | 15.6% | 21.2% | -64 | +6.4pp |
| Not stated | 27 | 9.1% | 8.4% | 84 | 10.2% | 9.5% | -57 | -1.1pp |
| Total | 296 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 826 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -530 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.