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 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 209 people and 13.4 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gladstone Central, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Hinduism
Presbyterian
Christianity, nfd
Uniting Church
Buddhism
Islam
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+209
+13.4pp
Western Catholic
-27
-1.9pp
Not stated
-88
-5.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-52
-3.4pp
Hinduism
+9
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
-7
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+19
+1.3pp
Uniting Church
-18
-1.1pp
Buddhism
+9
+0.6pp
Islam
-8
-0.5pp
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% | 412 | 26.9% | 29.5% | +209 | +13.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 256 | 16.6% | 16.4% | 283 | 18.5% | 21.2% | -27 | -1.9pp |
| Not stated | 220 | 14.3% | 8.4% | 308 | 20.1% | 9.5% | -88 | -5.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 135 | 8.8% | 12.2% | 187 | 12.2% | 17.6% | -52 | -3.4pp |
| Hinduism | 48 | 3.1% | 0.7% | 39 | 2.6% | 0.8% | +9 | +0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 46 | 3.0% | 2.7% | 53 | 3.5% | 3.9% | -7 | -0.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 41 | 2.7% | 2.3% | 22 | 1.4% | 2.6% | +19 | +1.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 27 | 1.8% | 3.6% | 45 | 2.9% | 5.3% | -18 | -1.1pp |
| Buddhism | 24 | 1.6% | 0.7% | 15 | 1.0% | 1.0% | +9 | +0.6pp |
| Islam | 18 | 1.2% | 0.4% | 26 | 1.7% | 0.5% | -8 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 1,541 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,529 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +12 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.