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 Rosedale (Qld) (part), accounting for 45% (204 people). This share was lower than Gladstone (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 92 people and 19.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Rosedale (Qld) (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Rosedale (Qld) (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Rosedale (Qld) (part), with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
204
% of total
45.0%
Change from 2016
+19.8pp
204
45.0%
+19.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
63
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
63
13.9%
-3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
54
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-10.6pp
54
11.9%
-10.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
45
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
45
9.9%
+2.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
24
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
24
5.3%
-4.8pp
Lutheran
2021 count
14
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
14
3.1%
-0.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
10
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
10
2.2%
+0.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+92
+19.8pp
Western Catholic
-13
-3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-46
-10.6pp
Not stated
+12
+2.5pp
Uniting Church
-21
-4.8pp
Lutheran
-1
-0.3pp
Baptist
+4
+0.9pp
Data table
Religion for Rosedale (Qld) (part). 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 | 204 | 45.0% | 45.4% | 112 | 25.2% | 29.5% | +92 | +19.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 63 | 13.9% | 16.4% | 76 | 17.1% | 21.2% | -13 | -3.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 54 | 11.9% | 12.2% | 100 | 22.5% | 17.6% | -46 | -10.6pp |
| Not stated | 45 | 9.9% | 8.4% | 33 | 7.4% | 9.5% | +12 | +2.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 24 | 5.3% | 3.6% | 45 | 10.1% | 5.3% | -21 | -4.8pp |
| Lutheran | 14 | 3.1% | 0.9% | 15 | 3.4% | 1.2% | -1 | -0.3pp |
| Baptist | 10 | 2.2% | 1.8% | 6 | 1.3% | 2.0% | +4 | +0.9pp |
| Total | 453 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 445 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +8 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.