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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in East End, accounting for 39.3% (35 people). This share was lower than Gladstone (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 19 people and 14.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
East End - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for East End 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 East End, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+19
+14.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-5
-14.0pp
Western Catholic
-9
-18.5pp
Data table
Religion for East End. 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 | 35 | 39.3% | 45.4% | 16 | 25.0% | 29.5% | +19 | +14.3pp |
| Not stated | 21 | 23.6% | 8.4% | - | - | 9.5% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 14 | 15.7% | 12.2% | 19 | 29.7% | 17.6% | -5 | -14.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 10 | 11.2% | 16.4% | 19 | 29.7% | 21.2% | -9 | -18.5pp |
| Total | 89 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 64 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +25 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.