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 Deepwater (Qld), accounting for 48.1% (137 people). This share was higher than Gladstone (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 85 people and 23.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Deepwater (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Deepwater (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Deepwater (Qld), with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
137
% of total
48.1%
Change from 2016
+23.8pp
137
48.1%
+23.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
56
% of total
19.6%
Change from 2016
+6.0pp
56
19.6%
+6.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
33
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
33
11.6%
-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
29
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-10.8pp
29
10.2%
-10.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+85
+23.8pp
Not stated
+27
+6.0pp
Western Catholic
+4
-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-16
-10.8pp
Data table
Religion for Deepwater (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 | 137 | 48.1% | 45.4% | 52 | 24.3% | 29.5% | +85 | +23.8pp |
| Not stated | 56 | 19.6% | 8.4% | 29 | 13.6% | 9.5% | +27 | +6.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 33 | 11.6% | 16.4% | 29 | 13.6% | 21.2% | +4 | -2.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 29 | 10.2% | 12.2% | 45 | 21.0% | 17.6% | -16 | -10.8pp |
| Total | 285 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 214 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +71 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.