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 Rules Beach, accounting for 50% (30 people). This share was higher than Gladstone (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 5 people, while its share rose by 2.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Rules Beach - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Rules Beach 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 Rules Beach, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-5
+2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-4
-2.2pp
Data table
Religion for Rules Beach. 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 | 30 | 50.0% | 45.4% | 35 | 47.3% | 29.5% | -5 | +2.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 10 | 16.7% | 12.2% | 14 | 18.9% | 17.6% | -4 | -2.2pp |
| Total | 60 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 74 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -14 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.