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 Gladstone Central, accounting for 40.3% (621 people). This share was lower than Gladstone (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 610 people, while its share fell by 5.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Gladstone Central - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Gladstone Central in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gladstone Central, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
621
% of total
40.3%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
621
40.3%
-5.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
256
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
256
16.6%
+4.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
220
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-
220
14.3%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
135
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-12.0pp
135
8.8%
-12.0pp
Hinduism
2021 count
48
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-
48
3.1%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
46
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-
46
3.0%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
41
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-
41
2.7%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
27
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-
27
1.8%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
24
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-
24
1.6%
-
Islam
2021 count
18
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-
18
1.2%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+610
-5.5pp
Western Catholic
+253
+4.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+130
-12.0pp
Data table
Religion for Gladstone Central. 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 | 621 | 40.3% | 45.4% | 11 | 45.8% | 29.5% | +610 | -5.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 256 | 16.6% | 16.4% | 3 | 12.5% | 21.2% | +253 | +4.1pp |
| Not stated | 220 | 14.3% | 8.4% | - | - | 9.5% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 135 | 8.8% | 12.2% | 5 | 20.8% | 17.6% | +130 | -12.0pp |
| Hinduism | 48 | 3.1% | 0.7% | - | - | 0.8% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 46 | 3.0% | 2.7% | - | - | 3.9% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 41 | 2.7% | 2.3% | - | - | 2.6% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 27 | 1.8% | 3.6% | - | - | 5.3% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 24 | 1.6% | 0.7% | - | - | 1.0% | - | - |
| Islam | 18 | 1.2% | 0.4% | - | - | 0.5% | - | - |
| Total | 1,541 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 24 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,517 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.