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 Glen Eden, accounting for 50.3% (1,460 people). This share was higher than Gladstone (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 607 people and 19.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Glen Eden - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Glen Eden in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Glen Eden, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,460
% of total
50.3%
Change from 2016
+19.5pp
1,460
50.3%
+19.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
449
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
449
15.5%
-5.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
315
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
315
10.8%
-4.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
225
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
225
7.7%
-4.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
79
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
79
2.7%
-1.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
65
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
65
2.2%
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
53
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
53
1.8%
0.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
50
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
50
1.7%
-1.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
49
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
49
1.7%
+0.2pp
Lutheran
2021 count
27
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
27
0.9%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+607
+19.5pp
Western Catholic
-145
-5.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-101
-4.2pp
Not stated
-109
-4.4pp
Uniting Church
-34
-1.4pp
Baptist
-17
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+3
0.0pp
Presbyterian
-25
-1.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+7
+0.2pp
Lutheran
-12
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Glen Eden. 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 | 1,460 | 50.3% | 45.4% | 853 | 30.8% | 29.5% | +607 | +19.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 449 | 15.5% | 16.4% | 594 | 21.4% | 21.2% | -145 | -5.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 315 | 10.8% | 12.2% | 416 | 15.0% | 17.6% | -101 | -4.2pp |
| Not stated | 225 | 7.7% | 8.4% | 334 | 12.1% | 9.5% | -109 | -4.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 79 | 2.7% | 3.6% | 113 | 4.1% | 5.3% | -34 | -1.4pp |
| Baptist | 65 | 2.2% | 1.8% | 82 | 3.0% | 2.0% | -17 | -0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 53 | 1.8% | 2.3% | 50 | 1.8% | 2.6% | +3 | 0.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 50 | 1.7% | 2.7% | 75 | 2.7% | 3.9% | -25 | -1.0pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 49 | 1.7% | 1.2% | 42 | 1.5% | 1.1% | +7 | +0.2pp |
| Lutheran | 27 | 0.9% | 0.9% | 39 | 1.4% | 1.2% | -12 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 2,905 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,770 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +135 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.