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 Bracewell, accounting for 38.3% (69 people). This share was lower than Gladstone (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 28 people and 17.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bracewell - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bracewell in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bracewell, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
69
% of total
38.3%
Change from 2016
+17.2pp
69
38.3%
+17.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
32
% of total
17.8%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
32
17.8%
-4.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
18
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
18
10.0%
-6.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
18
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
18
10.0%
-4.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
15
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
15
8.3%
+2.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+28
+17.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-11
-4.4pp
Western Catholic
-14
-6.5pp
Not stated
-11
-4.9pp
Uniting Church
+4
+2.6pp
Data table
Religion for Bracewell. 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 | 69 | 38.3% | 45.4% | 41 | 21.1% | 29.5% | +28 | +17.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 32 | 17.8% | 12.2% | 43 | 22.2% | 17.6% | -11 | -4.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 18 | 10.0% | 16.4% | 32 | 16.5% | 21.2% | -14 | -6.5pp |
| Not stated | 18 | 10.0% | 8.4% | 29 | 14.9% | 9.5% | -11 | -4.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 15 | 8.3% | 3.6% | 11 | 5.7% | 5.3% | +4 | +2.6pp |
| Total | 180 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 194 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -14 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.