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 Mount Larcom, accounting for 45.1% (148 people). This share was lower than Gladstone (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 45 people and 16.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mount Larcom - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mount Larcom in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Larcom, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
148
% of total
45.1%
Change from 2016
+16.5pp
148
45.1%
+16.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
49
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
49
14.9%
-3.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
47
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-9.9pp
47
14.3%
-9.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
38
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
+5.2pp
38
11.6%
+5.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
15
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
15
4.6%
-3.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
10
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
10
3.0%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+45
+16.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-18
-3.7pp
Western Catholic
-40
-9.9pp
Not stated
+15
+5.2pp
Uniting Church
-14
-3.5pp
Presbyterian
-2
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Mount Larcom. 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 | 148 | 45.1% | 45.4% | 103 | 28.6% | 29.5% | +45 | +16.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 49 | 14.9% | 12.2% | 67 | 18.6% | 17.6% | -18 | -3.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 47 | 14.3% | 16.4% | 87 | 24.2% | 21.2% | -40 | -9.9pp |
| Not stated | 38 | 11.6% | 8.4% | 23 | 6.4% | 9.5% | +15 | +5.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 15 | 4.6% | 3.6% | 29 | 8.1% | 5.3% | -14 | -3.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 3.0% | 2.7% | 12 | 3.3% | 3.9% | -2 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 328 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 360 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -32 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.