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 Machine Creek, accounting for 27.1% (35 people). This share was lower than Gladstone (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Presbyterian, which increased by 11 people and 8.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Machine Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Machine Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Machine Creek, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
35
% of total
27.1%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
35
27.1%
-4.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
24
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
24
18.6%
+3.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
21
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
21
16.3%
-5.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
14
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+8.3pp
14
10.9%
+8.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
11
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-
11
8.5%
-
Baptist
2021 count
10
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
10
7.8%
+2.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-2
-4.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+7
+3.9pp
Western Catholic
-4
-5.3pp
Presbyterian
+11
+8.3pp
Baptist
+4
+2.6pp
Data table
Religion for Machine Creek. 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 | 35 | 27.1% | 45.4% | 37 | 31.9% | 29.5% | -2 | -4.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 24 | 18.6% | 12.2% | 17 | 14.7% | 17.6% | +7 | +3.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 21 | 16.3% | 16.4% | 25 | 21.6% | 21.2% | -4 | -5.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 14 | 10.9% | 2.7% | 3 | 2.6% | 3.9% | +11 | +8.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 11 | 8.5% | 2.3% | - | - | 2.6% | - | - |
| Baptist | 10 | 7.8% | 1.8% | 6 | 5.2% | 2.0% | +4 | +2.6pp |
| Total | 129 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 116 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +13 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.