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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Mount Tom, accounting for 28.9% (13 people). This share was higher than Gladstone (R) (12.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 10 people and 24.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mount Tom - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mount Tom in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Tom, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
-10
-24.6pp
Data table
Religion for Mount Tom. 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 | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 13 | 28.9% | 12.2% | 23 | 53.5% | 17.6% | -10 | -24.6pp |
| Not stated | 11 | 24.4% | 8.4% | - | - | 9.5% | - | - |
| Total | 45 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 43 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.