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 Toolooa, accounting for 49.5% (493 people). This share was higher than Gladstone (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 146 people and 11.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Toolooa - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Toolooa in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Toolooa, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
493
% of total
49.5%
Change from 2016
+11.9pp
493
49.5%
+11.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
137
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
137
13.8%
+3.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
111
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
111
11.1%
-5.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
98
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-8.0pp
98
9.8%
-8.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
36
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
36
3.6%
+1.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
34
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
34
3.4%
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
24
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
24
2.4%
+0.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
21
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
21
2.1%
-0.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+146
+11.9pp
Not stated
+41
+3.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-46
-5.9pp
Western Catholic
-66
-8.0pp
Presbyterian
+13
+1.1pp
Uniting Church
-6
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
+6
+0.4pp
Baptist
-7
-0.9pp
Data table
Religion for Toolooa. 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 | 493 | 49.5% | 45.4% | 347 | 37.6% | 29.5% | +146 | +11.9pp |
| Not stated | 137 | 13.8% | 8.4% | 96 | 10.4% | 9.5% | +41 | +3.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 111 | 11.1% | 12.2% | 157 | 17.0% | 17.6% | -46 | -5.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 98 | 9.8% | 16.4% | 164 | 17.8% | 21.2% | -66 | -8.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 36 | 3.6% | 2.7% | 23 | 2.5% | 3.9% | +13 | +1.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 34 | 3.4% | 3.6% | 40 | 4.3% | 5.3% | -6 | -0.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 24 | 2.4% | 2.3% | 18 | 2.0% | 2.6% | +6 | +0.4pp |
| Baptist | 21 | 2.1% | 1.8% | 28 | 3.0% | 2.0% | -7 | -0.9pp |
| Total | 996 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 922 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +74 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.