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 Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 38 people and 6.4 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
+18.4pp
106
42.9%
+18.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
43
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
43
17.4%
-1.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
41
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
-6.4pp
41
16.6%
-6.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
21
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
21
8.5%
-2.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+22
+18.4pp
Western Catholic
-23
-1.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-38
-6.4pp
Not stated
-18
-2.9pp
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% | 84 | 24.5% | 29.5% | +22 | +18.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 43 | 17.4% | 16.4% | 66 | 19.2% | 21.2% | -23 | -1.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 41 | 16.6% | 12.2% | 79 | 23.0% | 17.6% | -38 | -6.4pp |
| Not stated | 21 | 8.5% | 8.4% | 39 | 11.4% | 9.5% | -18 | -2.9pp |
| Total | 247 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 343 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -96 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.