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 Darts Creek, accounting for 38.9% (61 people). This share was lower than Gladstone (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 42 people and 11.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Darts Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Darts Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Darts Creek, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
61
% of total
38.9%
Change from 2016
+11.4pp
61
38.9%
+11.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
26
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
+6.5pp
26
16.6%
+6.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
26
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
-16.7pp
26
16.6%
-16.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
25
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
-13.1pp
25
15.9%
-13.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+42
+11.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+19
+6.5pp
Western Catholic
+3
-16.7pp
Not stated
+5
-13.1pp
Data table
Religion for Darts 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 | 61 | 38.9% | 45.4% | 19 | 27.5% | 29.5% | +42 | +11.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 26 | 16.6% | 12.2% | 7 | 10.1% | 17.6% | +19 | +6.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 26 | 16.6% | 16.4% | 23 | 33.3% | 21.2% | +3 | -16.7pp |
| Not stated | 25 | 15.9% | 8.4% | 20 | 29.0% | 9.5% | +5 | -13.1pp |
| Total | 157 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 69 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +88 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.