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 Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 32 people and 13.2 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
+24.5pp
60
43.2%
+24.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
26
% of total
18.7%
Change from 2016
-13.2pp
26
18.7%
-13.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
17
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
-8.7pp
17
12.2%
-8.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
16
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
16
11.5%
+2.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
12
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
12
8.6%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+26
+24.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-32
-13.2pp
Western Catholic
-21
-8.7pp
Uniting Church
-1
+2.2pp
Not stated
-4
-0.2pp
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% | 34 | 18.7% | 29.5% | +26 | +24.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 26 | 18.7% | 12.2% | 58 | 31.9% | 17.6% | -32 | -13.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 17 | 12.2% | 16.4% | 38 | 20.9% | 21.2% | -21 | -8.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 16 | 11.5% | 3.6% | 17 | 9.3% | 5.3% | -1 | +2.2pp |
| Not stated | 12 | 8.6% | 8.4% | 16 | 8.8% | 9.5% | -4 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 139 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 182 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -43 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.