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 Kin Kora, accounting for 44.8% (1,072 people). This share was lower than Gladstone (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,060 people and 18.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kin Kora - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kin Kora in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kin Kora, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,072
% of total
44.8%
Change from 2016
+18.1pp
1,072
44.8%
+18.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
446
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
-8.1pp
446
18.6%
-8.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
311
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
+6.3pp
311
13.0%
+6.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
163
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-13.2pp
163
6.8%
-13.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
58
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
58
2.4%
-4.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
56
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-
56
2.3%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
54
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-
54
2.3%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
51
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-
51
2.1%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
26
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-
26
1.1%
-
Lutheran
2021 count
23
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-
23
1.0%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,060
+18.1pp
Western Catholic
+434
-8.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+308
+6.3pp
Not stated
+154
-13.2pp
Uniting Church
+55
-4.3pp
Data table
Religion for Kin Kora. 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 | 1,072 | 44.8% | 45.4% | 12 | 26.7% | 29.5% | +1,060 | +18.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 446 | 18.6% | 16.4% | 12 | 26.7% | 21.2% | +434 | -8.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 311 | 13.0% | 12.2% | 3 | 6.7% | 17.6% | +308 | +6.3pp |
| Not stated | 163 | 6.8% | 8.4% | 9 | 20.0% | 9.5% | +154 | -13.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 58 | 2.4% | 3.6% | 3 | 6.7% | 5.3% | +55 | -4.3pp |
| Baptist | 56 | 2.3% | 1.8% | - | - | 2.0% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 54 | 2.3% | 2.7% | - | - | 3.9% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 51 | 2.1% | 2.3% | - | - | 2.6% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 26 | 1.1% | 0.7% | - | - | 1.0% | - | - |
| Lutheran | 23 | 1.0% | 0.9% | - | - | 1.2% | - | - |
| Total | 2,394 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 45 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,349 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.