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 Captain Creek, accounting for 52.4% (243 people). This share was higher than Gladstone (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 228 people and 19.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Captain Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Captain Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Captain Creek, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
243
% of total
52.4%
Change from 2016
+19.8pp
243
52.4%
+19.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
78
% of total
16.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
78
16.8%
-0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
40
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-15.3pp
40
8.6%
-15.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
39
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
39
8.4%
-4.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
19
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-
19
4.1%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
12
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
12
2.6%
-3.9pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
11
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-
11
2.4%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-
10
2.2%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+228
+19.8pp
Not stated
+70
-0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+29
-15.3pp
Western Catholic
+33
-4.6pp
Uniting Church
+9
-3.9pp
Data table
Religion for Captain Creek. 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 | 243 | 52.4% | 45.4% | 15 | 32.6% | 29.5% | +228 | +19.8pp |
| Not stated | 78 | 16.8% | 8.4% | 8 | 17.4% | 9.5% | +70 | -0.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 40 | 8.6% | 12.2% | 11 | 23.9% | 17.6% | +29 | -15.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 39 | 8.4% | 16.4% | 6 | 13.0% | 21.2% | +33 | -4.6pp |
| Baptist | 19 | 4.1% | 1.8% | - | - | 2.0% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 12 | 2.6% | 3.6% | 3 | 6.5% | 5.3% | +9 | -3.9pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 11 | 2.4% | 0.5% | - | - | 0.4% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 10 | 2.2% | 2.3% | - | - | 2.6% | - | - |
| Total | 464 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 46 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +418 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.