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 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lowmead, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Uniting Church
Western Catholic
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.