Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Rodds Bay, accounting for 34.1% (42 people). This share was lower than Gladstone (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 9 people and 8.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Rodds Bay - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Rodds Bay in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Rodds Bay, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+6
+6.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+9
+8.3pp
Western Catholic
+1
+1.3pp
Not stated
-12
-9.1pp
Data table
Religion for Rodds Bay. 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 | 42 | 34.1% | 45.4% | 36 | 28.1% | 29.5% | +6 | +6.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 40 | 32.5% | 12.2% | 31 | 24.2% | 17.6% | +9 | +8.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 15.4% | 16.4% | 18 | 14.1% | 21.2% | +1 | +1.3pp |
| Not stated | 11 | 8.9% | 8.4% | 23 | 18.0% | 9.5% | -12 | -9.1pp |
| Total | 123 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 128 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -5 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.