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 Tannum Sands, accounting for 46.3% (2,421 people). This share was higher than Gladstone (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 791 people and 14.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Tannum Sands - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Tannum Sands in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tannum Sands, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,421
% of total
46.3%
Change from 2016
+14.6pp
2,421
46.3%
+14.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
910
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
910
17.4%
-4.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
737
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
737
14.1%
-5.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
264
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
264
5.1%
-2.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
236
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
236
4.5%
-2.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
150
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
150
2.9%
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
121
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
121
2.3%
+0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
85
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
85
1.6%
+0.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
71
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
71
1.4%
-0.2pp
Lutheran
2021 count
37
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
37
0.7%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+791
+14.6pp
Western Catholic
-220
-4.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-259
-5.3pp
Not stated
-109
-2.2pp
Uniting Church
-98
-2.0pp
Presbyterian
-26
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+9
+0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+31
+0.6pp
Baptist
-11
-0.2pp
Lutheran
-12
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Tannum Sands. 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 | 2,421 | 46.3% | 45.4% | 1,630 | 31.7% | 29.5% | +791 | +14.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 910 | 17.4% | 16.4% | 1,130 | 22.0% | 21.2% | -220 | -4.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 737 | 14.1% | 12.2% | 996 | 19.4% | 17.6% | -259 | -5.3pp |
| Not stated | 264 | 5.1% | 8.4% | 373 | 7.3% | 9.5% | -109 | -2.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 236 | 4.5% | 3.6% | 334 | 6.5% | 5.3% | -98 | -2.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 150 | 2.9% | 2.7% | 176 | 3.4% | 3.9% | -26 | -0.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 121 | 2.3% | 2.3% | 112 | 2.2% | 2.6% | +9 | +0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 85 | 1.6% | 1.2% | 54 | 1.0% | 1.1% | +31 | +0.6pp |
| Baptist | 71 | 1.4% | 1.8% | 82 | 1.6% | 2.0% | -11 | -0.2pp |
| Lutheran | 37 | 0.7% | 0.9% | 49 | 1.0% | 1.2% | -12 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 5,225 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,143 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +82 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.