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%).
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
-
2,380
45.4%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
997
% of total
19.0%
Change from 2016
-
997
19.0%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
589
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-
589
11.2%
-
Not stated
2021 count
330
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-
330
6.3%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
179
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-
179
3.4%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
124
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-
124
2.4%
-
Baptist
2021 count
107
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-
107
2.0%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
91
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-
91
1.7%
-
Hinduism
2021 count
80
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-
80
1.5%
-
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
61
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-
61
1.2%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
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% | - | - | 29.5% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 997 | 19.0% | 16.4% | - | - | 21.2% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 589 | 11.2% | 12.2% | - | - | 17.6% | - | - |
| Not stated | 330 | 6.3% | 8.4% | - | - | 9.5% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 179 | 3.4% | 3.6% | - | - | 5.3% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 124 | 2.4% | 2.7% | - | - | 3.9% | - | - |
| Baptist | 107 | 2.0% | 1.8% | - | - | 2.0% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 91 | 1.7% | 2.3% | - | - | 2.6% | - | - |
| Hinduism | 80 | 1.5% | 0.7% | - | - | 0.8% | - | - |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 61 | 1.2% | 1.2% | - | - | 1.1% | - | - |
| Total | 5,245 | 100.0% | 100.0% | - | - | 100.0% | - | - |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.