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 O'Connell (Qld), accounting for 37.8% (151 people). This share was lower than Gladstone (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 60 people and 8.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
O'Connell (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for O'Connell (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for O'Connell (Qld), with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
151
% of total
37.8%
Change from 2016
+8.9pp
151
37.8%
+8.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
84
% of total
21.1%
Change from 2016
+9.4pp
84
21.1%
+9.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
80
% of total
20.1%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
80
20.1%
+0.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
41
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-5.6pp
41
10.3%
-5.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
15
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
15
3.8%
-1.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
15
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
15
3.8%
-3.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+60
+8.9pp
Not stated
+47
+9.4pp
Western Catholic
+19
+0.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-9
-5.6pp
Baptist
-3
-1.9pp
Uniting Church
-7
-3.2pp
Data table
Religion for O'Connell (Qld). 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 | 151 | 37.8% | 45.4% | 91 | 28.9% | 29.5% | +60 | +8.9pp |
| Not stated | 84 | 21.1% | 8.4% | 37 | 11.7% | 9.5% | +47 | +9.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 80 | 20.1% | 16.4% | 61 | 19.4% | 21.2% | +19 | +0.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 41 | 10.3% | 12.2% | 50 | 15.9% | 17.6% | -9 | -5.6pp |
| Baptist | 15 | 3.8% | 1.8% | 18 | 5.7% | 2.0% | -3 | -1.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 15 | 3.8% | 3.6% | 22 | 7.0% | 5.3% | -7 | -3.2pp |
| Total | 399 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 315 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +84 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.