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 New Auckland, accounting for 45.4% (2,380 people). This share was similar to Gladstone (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 743 people and 13.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
New Auckland - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for New Auckland in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for New Auckland, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,380
% of total
45.4%
Change from 2016
+13.2pp
2,380
45.4%
+13.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
997
% of total
19.0%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
997
19.0%
-2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
589
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
589
11.2%
-5.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
330
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
330
6.3%
-1.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
179
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
179
3.4%
-1.8pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
124
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
124
2.4%
-0.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
107
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
107
2.0%
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
91
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
91
1.7%
-1.5pp
Hinduism
2021 count
80
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
80
1.5%
+0.9pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
61
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
61
1.2%
-0.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+743
+13.2pp
Western Catholic
-115
-2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-247
-5.3pp
Not stated
-42
-1.0pp
Uniting Church
-87
-1.8pp
Presbyterian
-46
-0.9pp
Baptist
+9
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-69
-1.5pp
Hinduism
+49
+0.9pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-39
-0.8pp
Data table
Religion for New Auckland. 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 | 2,380 | 45.4% | 45.4% | 1,637 | 32.2% | 29.5% | +743 | +13.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 997 | 19.0% | 16.4% | 1,112 | 21.9% | 21.2% | -115 | -2.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 589 | 11.2% | 12.2% | 836 | 16.5% | 17.6% | -247 | -5.3pp |
| Not stated | 330 | 6.3% | 8.4% | 372 | 7.3% | 9.5% | -42 | -1.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 179 | 3.4% | 3.6% | 266 | 5.2% | 5.3% | -87 | -1.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 124 | 2.4% | 2.7% | 170 | 3.3% | 3.9% | -46 | -0.9pp |
| Baptist | 107 | 2.0% | 1.8% | 98 | 1.9% | 2.0% | +9 | +0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 91 | 1.7% | 2.3% | 160 | 3.2% | 2.6% | -69 | -1.5pp |
| Hinduism | 80 | 1.5% | 0.7% | 31 | 0.6% | 0.8% | +49 | +0.9pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 61 | 1.2% | 1.2% | 100 | 2.0% | 1.1% | -39 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 5,245 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,077 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +168 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.