Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Diglum, accounting for 34% (18 people). This share was higher than Gladstone (R) (12.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 13 people and 22.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Diglum - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Diglum in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Diglum, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
Anglican Church of Australia
No Religion, so described
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
+4
-1.9pp
No Religion, so described
+13
+22.5pp
Data table
Religion for Diglum. 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 | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 18 | 34.0% | 12.2% | 14 | 35.9% | 17.6% | +4 | -1.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 16 | 30.2% | 45.4% | 3 | 7.7% | 29.5% | +13 | +22.5pp |
| Total | 53 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 39 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +14 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.