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 Colosseum, accounting for 31.5% (56 people). This share was lower than Gladstone (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 13 people and 2.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Colosseum - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Colosseum in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Colosseum, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
56
% of total
31.5%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
56
31.5%
+3.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
38
% of total
21.3%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
38
21.3%
-2.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
30
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
30
16.9%
-0.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
25
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
+5.1pp
25
14.0%
+5.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
10
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
10
5.6%
+1.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-4
+3.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-13
-2.5pp
Western Catholic
-8
-0.9pp
Not stated
+6
+5.1pp
Presbyterian
+2
+1.9pp
Data table
Religion for Colosseum. 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 | 56 | 31.5% | 45.4% | 60 | 28.0% | 29.5% | -4 | +3.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 38 | 21.3% | 12.2% | 51 | 23.8% | 17.6% | -13 | -2.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 30 | 16.9% | 16.4% | 38 | 17.8% | 21.2% | -8 | -0.9pp |
| Not stated | 25 | 14.0% | 8.4% | 19 | 8.9% | 9.5% | +6 | +5.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 5.6% | 2.7% | 8 | 3.7% | 3.9% | +2 | +1.9pp |
| Total | 178 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 214 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -36 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.