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 West Gladstone, accounting for 45.7% (2,204 people). This share was higher than Gladstone (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 591 people and 16.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
West Gladstone - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for West Gladstone in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for West Gladstone, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,204
% of total
45.7%
Change from 2016
+16.2pp
2,204
45.7%
+16.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
771
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
771
16.0%
-0.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
561
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
561
11.6%
-2.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
344
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
344
7.1%
-2.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
150
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
150
3.1%
+0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
145
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
145
3.0%
-1.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
143
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
143
3.0%
-0.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
89
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
89
1.8%
-0.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
65
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
65
1.3%
-0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
54
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
54
1.1%
-1.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+591
+16.2pp
Western Catholic
-141
-0.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-232
-2.9pp
Not stated
-177
-2.4pp
Presbyterian
+4
+0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
-98
-1.4pp
Uniting Church
-40
-0.3pp
Baptist
-33
-0.4pp
Buddhism
-23
-0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-90
-1.5pp
Data table
Religion for West Gladstone. 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 | 2,204 | 45.7% | 45.4% | 1,613 | 29.5% | 29.5% | +591 | +16.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 771 | 16.0% | 16.4% | 912 | 16.7% | 21.2% | -141 | -0.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 561 | 11.6% | 12.2% | 793 | 14.5% | 17.6% | -232 | -2.9pp |
| Not stated | 344 | 7.1% | 8.4% | 521 | 9.5% | 9.5% | -177 | -2.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 150 | 3.1% | 2.7% | 146 | 2.7% | 3.9% | +4 | +0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 145 | 3.0% | 2.3% | 243 | 4.4% | 2.6% | -98 | -1.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 143 | 3.0% | 3.6% | 183 | 3.3% | 5.3% | -40 | -0.3pp |
| Baptist | 89 | 1.8% | 1.8% | 122 | 2.2% | 2.0% | -33 | -0.4pp |
| Buddhism | 65 | 1.3% | 0.7% | 88 | 1.6% | 1.0% | -23 | -0.3pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 54 | 1.1% | 1.2% | 144 | 2.6% | 1.1% | -90 | -1.5pp |
| Total | 4,828 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,463 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -635 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.