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 Stowe, accounting for 39.7% (153 people). This share was lower than Gladstone (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 76 people and 14.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
West Stowe - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for West Stowe in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for West Stowe, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
153
% of total
39.7%
Change from 2016
+14.9pp
153
39.7%
+14.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
79
% of total
20.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
79
20.5%
-0.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
60
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
60
15.6%
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
40
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-6.6pp
40
10.4%
-6.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
15
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
15
3.9%
-0.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
15
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
15
3.9%
-1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
10
2.6%
-0.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+76
+14.9pp
Not stated
+14
-0.4pp
Western Catholic
+3
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-13
-6.6pp
Presbyterian
0
-0.9pp
Uniting Church
-2
-1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
-1
-0.9pp
Data table
Religion for West Stowe. 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 | 153 | 39.7% | 45.4% | 77 | 24.8% | 29.5% | +76 | +14.9pp |
| Not stated | 79 | 20.5% | 8.4% | 65 | 20.9% | 9.5% | +14 | -0.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 60 | 15.6% | 16.4% | 57 | 18.3% | 21.2% | +3 | -2.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 40 | 10.4% | 12.2% | 53 | 17.0% | 17.6% | -13 | -6.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 15 | 3.9% | 2.7% | 15 | 4.8% | 3.9% | 0 | -0.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 15 | 3.9% | 3.6% | 17 | 5.5% | 5.3% | -2 | -1.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 10 | 2.6% | 2.3% | 11 | 3.5% | 2.6% | -1 | -0.9pp |
| Total | 385 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 311 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +74 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.