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 Taunton (Qld), accounting for 35.9% (23 people). This share was lower than Gladstone (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 11 people and 15.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Taunton (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Taunton (Qld) 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 Taunton (Qld), 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
+8
+13.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-11
-15.3pp
Data table
Religion for Taunton (Qld). 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 | 23 | 35.9% | 45.4% | 15 | 22.4% | 29.5% | +8 | +13.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 16 | 25.0% | 12.2% | 27 | 40.3% | 17.6% | -11 | -15.3pp |
| Total | 64 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 67 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -3 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.