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 Clinton (Qld), accounting for 45.7% (2,809 people). This share was higher than Gladstone (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,268 people and 27.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Clinton (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Clinton (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Clinton (Qld), with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,809
% of total
45.7%
Change from 2016
+27.8pp
2,809
45.7%
+27.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,146
% of total
18.7%
Change from 2016
-10.1pp
1,146
18.7%
-10.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
758
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
-7.3pp
758
12.3%
-7.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
449
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
449
7.3%
-5.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
204
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
204
3.3%
-5.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
151
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
151
2.5%
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
139
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
139
2.3%
-0.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
92
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
92
1.5%
+1.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
56
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
56
0.9%
-1.4pp
Hinduism
2021 count
51
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
51
0.8%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,268
+27.8pp
Western Catholic
+277
-10.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+165
-7.3pp
Not stated
+69
-5.3pp
Uniting Church
-75
-5.9pp
Presbyterian
+66
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+41
-0.9pp
Baptist
+76
+1.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-13
-1.4pp
Hinduism
+38
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Clinton (Qld). 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 | 2,809 | 45.7% | 45.4% | 541 | 17.9% | 29.5% | +2,268 | +27.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,146 | 18.7% | 16.4% | 869 | 28.8% | 21.2% | +277 | -10.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 758 | 12.3% | 12.2% | 593 | 19.6% | 17.6% | +165 | -7.3pp |
| Not stated | 449 | 7.3% | 8.4% | 380 | 12.6% | 9.5% | +69 | -5.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 204 | 3.3% | 3.6% | 279 | 9.2% | 5.3% | -75 | -5.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 151 | 2.5% | 2.7% | 85 | 2.8% | 3.9% | +66 | -0.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 139 | 2.3% | 2.3% | 98 | 3.2% | 2.6% | +41 | -0.9pp |
| Baptist | 92 | 1.5% | 1.8% | 16 | 0.5% | 2.0% | +76 | +1.0pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 56 | 0.9% | 1.2% | 69 | 2.3% | 1.1% | -13 | -1.4pp |
| Hinduism | 51 | 0.8% | 0.7% | 13 | 0.4% | 0.8% | +38 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 6,144 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,020 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,124 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.