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 South Gladstone, accounting for 43.8% (1,515 people). This share was lower than Gladstone (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,455 people and 10.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
South Gladstone - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for South Gladstone in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for South Gladstone, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,515
% of total
43.8%
Change from 2016
+10.1pp
1,515
43.8%
+10.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
613
% of total
17.7%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
613
17.7%
+4.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
370
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-14.6pp
370
10.7%
-14.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
339
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
339
9.8%
-2.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
109
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
109
3.2%
+1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
78
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
78
2.3%
-3.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
77
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-
77
2.2%
-
Baptist
2021 count
61
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-
61
1.8%
-
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
45
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
45
1.3%
-1.5pp
Hinduism
2021 count
30
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-
30
0.9%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,455
+10.1pp
Western Catholic
+590
+4.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+325
-14.6pp
Not stated
+317
-2.6pp
Uniting Church
+105
+1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+68
-3.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+40
-1.5pp
Buddhism
+14
-4.4pp
Data table
Religion for South Gladstone. 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 | 1,515 | 43.8% | 45.4% | 60 | 33.7% | 29.5% | +1,455 | +10.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 613 | 17.7% | 16.4% | 23 | 12.9% | 21.2% | +590 | +4.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 370 | 10.7% | 12.2% | 45 | 25.3% | 17.6% | +325 | -14.6pp |
| Not stated | 339 | 9.8% | 8.4% | 22 | 12.4% | 9.5% | +317 | -2.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 109 | 3.2% | 3.6% | 4 | 2.2% | 5.3% | +105 | +1.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 78 | 2.3% | 2.3% | 10 | 5.6% | 2.6% | +68 | -3.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 77 | 2.2% | 2.7% | - | - | 3.9% | - | - |
| Baptist | 61 | 1.8% | 1.8% | - | - | 2.0% | - | - |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 45 | 1.3% | 1.2% | 5 | 2.8% | 1.1% | +40 | -1.5pp |
| Hinduism | 30 | 0.9% | 0.7% | - | - | 0.8% | - | - |
| Total | 3,457 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 178 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,279 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.