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 Telina, accounting for 40.2% (883 people). This share was lower than Gladstone (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 286 people and 13.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Telina - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Telina in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Telina, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
883
% of total
40.2%
Change from 2016
+13.7pp
883
40.2%
+13.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
463
% of total
21.1%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
463
21.1%
-3.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
295
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
295
13.4%
-3.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
107
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
107
4.9%
-2.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
103
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
103
4.7%
-1.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
67
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
67
3.0%
-1.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
56
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
56
2.5%
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
46
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
46
2.1%
-0.8pp
Buddhism
2021 count
26
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
26
1.2%
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
25
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
25
1.1%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+286
+13.7pp
Western Catholic
-90
-3.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-80
-3.3pp
Uniting Church
-52
-2.2pp
Not stated
-32
-1.3pp
Presbyterian
-37
-1.6pp
Baptist
-6
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
-20
-0.8pp
Buddhism
-2
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+13
+0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Telina. 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 | 883 | 40.2% | 45.4% | 597 | 26.5% | 29.5% | +286 | +13.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 463 | 21.1% | 16.4% | 553 | 24.6% | 21.2% | -90 | -3.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 295 | 13.4% | 12.2% | 375 | 16.7% | 17.6% | -80 | -3.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 107 | 4.9% | 3.6% | 159 | 7.1% | 5.3% | -52 | -2.2pp |
| Not stated | 103 | 4.7% | 8.4% | 135 | 6.0% | 9.5% | -32 | -1.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 67 | 3.0% | 2.7% | 104 | 4.6% | 3.9% | -37 | -1.6pp |
| Baptist | 56 | 2.5% | 1.8% | 62 | 2.8% | 2.0% | -6 | -0.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 46 | 2.1% | 2.3% | 66 | 2.9% | 2.6% | -20 | -0.8pp |
| Buddhism | 26 | 1.2% | 0.7% | 28 | 1.3% | 1.0% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 25 | 1.1% | 1.2% | 12 | 0.6% | 1.1% | +13 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 2,199 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,250 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -51 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.