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 Foreshores, accounting for 42.9% (57 people). This share was lower than Gladstone (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 225 people, while its share rose by 12.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Foreshores - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Foreshores in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Foreshores, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
57
% of total
42.9%
Change from 2016
+12.5pp
57
42.9%
+12.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
29
% of total
21.8%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
29
21.8%
+2.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
16
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
16
12.0%
-5.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-225
+12.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-150
+2.5pp
Western Catholic
-143
-5.2pp
Data table
Religion for Foreshores. 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 | 57 | 42.9% | 45.4% | 282 | 30.4% | 29.5% | -225 | +12.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 29 | 21.8% | 12.2% | 179 | 19.3% | 17.6% | -150 | +2.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 16 | 12.0% | 16.4% | 159 | 17.2% | 21.2% | -143 | -5.2pp |
| Total | 133 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 927 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -794 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.