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 River Ranch, accounting for 42.9% (106 people). This share was lower than Gladstone (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 84 people and 3.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
River Ranch - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for River Ranch in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for River Ranch, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
106
% of total
42.9%
Change from 2016
+13.3pp
106
42.9%
+13.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
43
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
43
17.4%
-3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
41
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
41
16.6%
-2.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
21
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
21
8.5%
-3.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-77
+13.3pp
Western Catholic
-84
-3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-76
-2.3pp
Not stated
-55
-3.8pp
Data table
Religion for River Ranch. 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 | 106 | 42.9% | 45.4% | 183 | 29.6% | 29.5% | -77 | +13.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 43 | 17.4% | 16.4% | 127 | 20.6% | 21.2% | -84 | -3.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 41 | 16.6% | 12.2% | 117 | 18.9% | 17.6% | -76 | -2.3pp |
| Not stated | 21 | 8.5% | 8.4% | 76 | 12.3% | 9.5% | -55 | -3.8pp |
| Total | 247 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 618 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -371 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.