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 Turkey Beach, accounting for 43.2% (60 people). This share was lower than Gladstone (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 1,797 people, while its share rose by 13.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Turkey Beach - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Turkey Beach in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Turkey Beach, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
60
% of total
43.2%
Change from 2016
+13.6pp
60
43.2%
+13.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
26
% of total
18.7%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
26
18.7%
-0.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
17
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
17
12.2%
-4.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
16
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
+5.3pp
16
11.5%
+5.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
12
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
12
8.6%
-3.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-1,797
+13.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,197
-0.8pp
Western Catholic
-1,034
-4.5pp
Uniting Church
-372
+5.3pp
Not stated
-736
-3.3pp
Data table
Religion for Turkey Beach. 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 | 60 | 43.2% | 45.4% | 1,857 | 29.6% | 29.5% | -1,797 | +13.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 26 | 18.7% | 12.2% | 1,223 | 19.5% | 17.6% | -1,197 | -0.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 17 | 12.2% | 16.4% | 1,051 | 16.7% | 21.2% | -1,034 | -4.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 16 | 11.5% | 3.6% | 388 | 6.2% | 5.3% | -372 | +5.3pp |
| Not stated | 12 | 8.6% | 8.4% | 748 | 11.9% | 9.5% | -736 | -3.3pp |
| Total | 139 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,282 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -6,143 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.