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 Raglan (Qld), accounting for 25% (36 people). This share was lower than Gladstone (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 11 people and 8.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Raglan (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Raglan (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Raglan (Qld), with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
36
% of total
25.0%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
36
25.0%
-1.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
32
% of total
22.2%
Change from 2016
+12.0pp
32
22.2%
+12.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
27
% of total
18.8%
Change from 2016
-8.9pp
27
18.8%
-8.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
24
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
24
16.7%
-5.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
11
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
11
7.6%
+1.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
0
-1.3pp
Not stated
+18
+12.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-11
-8.9pp
Western Catholic
-6
-5.2pp
Uniting Church
+2
+1.0pp
Data table
Religion for Raglan (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 | 36 | 25.0% | 45.4% | 36 | 26.3% | 29.5% | 0 | -1.3pp |
| Not stated | 32 | 22.2% | 8.4% | 14 | 10.2% | 9.5% | +18 | +12.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 27 | 18.8% | 12.2% | 38 | 27.7% | 17.6% | -11 | -8.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 24 | 16.7% | 16.4% | 30 | 21.9% | 21.2% | -6 | -5.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 7.6% | 3.6% | 9 | 6.6% | 5.3% | +2 | +1.0pp |
| Total | 144 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 137 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +7 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.