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 Kirkwood, accounting for 49.8% (1,238 people). This share was higher than Gladstone (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 177 people, while its share fell by 92.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kirkwood - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kirkwood in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kirkwood, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,238
% of total
49.8%
Change from 2016
-
1,238
49.8%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
443
% of total
17.8%
Change from 2016
-
443
17.8%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
189
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-92.4pp
189
7.6%
-92.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
118
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-
118
4.7%
-
Hinduism
2021 count
81
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-
81
3.3%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
72
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-
72
2.9%
-
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
59
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-
59
2.4%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
42
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-
42
1.7%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
42
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-
42
1.7%
-
Islam
2021 count
38
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-
38
1.5%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
+177
-92.4pp
Data table
Religion for Kirkwood. 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 | 1,238 | 49.8% | 45.4% | - | - | 29.5% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 443 | 17.8% | 16.4% | - | - | 21.2% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 189 | 7.6% | 12.2% | 12 | 100.0% | 17.6% | +177 | -92.4pp |
| Not stated | 118 | 4.7% | 8.4% | - | - | 9.5% | - | - |
| Hinduism | 81 | 3.3% | 0.7% | - | - | 0.8% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 72 | 2.9% | 2.3% | - | - | 2.6% | - | - |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 59 | 2.4% | 1.2% | - | - | 1.1% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 42 | 1.7% | 2.7% | - | - | 3.9% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 42 | 1.7% | 3.6% | - | - | 5.3% | - | - |
| Islam | 38 | 1.5% | 0.4% | - | - | 0.5% | - | - |
| Total | 2,487 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 12 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,475 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.