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 Lowmead, accounting for 41.9% (70 people). This share was lower than Gladstone (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 40 people and 29.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lowmead - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lowmead in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lowmead, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
70
% of total
41.9%
Change from 2016
+20.7pp
70
41.9%
+20.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
35
% of total
21.0%
Change from 2016
+9.4pp
35
21.0%
+9.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
20
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-29.1pp
20
12.0%
-29.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
15
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
15
9.0%
+2.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
13
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
13
7.8%
+1.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+39
+20.7pp
Not stated
+18
+9.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-40
-29.1pp
Uniting Church
+6
+2.8pp
Western Catholic
+3
+1.0pp
Data table
Religion for Lowmead. 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 | 70 | 41.9% | 45.4% | 31 | 21.2% | 29.5% | +39 | +20.7pp |
| Not stated | 35 | 21.0% | 8.4% | 17 | 11.6% | 9.5% | +18 | +9.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 20 | 12.0% | 12.2% | 60 | 41.1% | 17.6% | -40 | -29.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 15 | 9.0% | 3.6% | 9 | 6.2% | 5.3% | +6 | +2.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 13 | 7.8% | 16.4% | 10 | 6.8% | 21.2% | +3 | +1.0pp |
| Total | 167 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 146 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +21 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.