Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 increased by 25 people and 11.7 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Boyne Valley, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+25
+11.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-21
-2.8pp
Western Catholic
-6
+1.3pp
Not stated
-29
-7.2pp
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% | 69 | 20.1% | 29.5% | +25 | +11.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 71 | 24.0% | 12.2% | 92 | 26.8% | 17.6% | -21 | -2.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 65 | 22.0% | 16.4% | 71 | 20.7% | 21.2% | -6 | +1.3pp |
| Not stated | 27 | 9.1% | 8.4% | 56 | 16.3% | 9.5% | -29 | -7.2pp |
| Total | 296 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 343 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -47 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.