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 Seventeen Seventy, accounting for 54% (61 people). This share was higher than Gladstone (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 42 people and 26.1 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Seventeen Seventy - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Seventeen Seventy in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Seventeen Seventy, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).

Seventeen Seventy
Gladstone (R)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

61

% of total

54.0%

Change from 2016

+26.1pp

Not stated

2021 count

14

% of total

12.4%

Change from 2016

-

Western Catholic

2021 count

10

% of total

8.8%

Change from 2016

-10.3pp

Data table

Religion for Seventeen Seventy. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Gladstone (R).

Religion for Seventeen Seventy. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Gladstone (R).
Religion for Seventeen Seventy. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Gladstone (R).
Category20212016Change
Count%Gladstone (R)%Count%Gladstone (R)%Countpp
No Religion, so described6154.0%45.4%1927.9%29.5%+42+26.1pp
Not stated1412.4%8.4%--9.5%--
Western Catholic108.8%16.4%1319.1%21.2%-3-10.3pp
Total113100.0%100.0%68100.0%100.0%+450.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.