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 Wooderson, accounting for 43.8% (92 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 19.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wooderson - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wooderson in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wooderson, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
92
% of total
43.8%
Change from 2016
+19.2pp
92
43.8%
+19.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
44
% of total
21.0%
Change from 2016
+11.8pp
44
21.0%
+11.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
24
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
24
11.4%
+0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
21
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-8.5pp
21
10.0%
-8.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+76
+19.2pp
Western Catholic
+38
+11.8pp
Not stated
+17
+0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+9
-8.5pp
Data table
Religion for Wooderson. 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 | 92 | 43.8% | 45.4% | 16 | 24.6% | 29.5% | +76 | +19.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 44 | 21.0% | 16.4% | 6 | 9.2% | 21.2% | +38 | +11.8pp |
| Not stated | 24 | 11.4% | 8.4% | 7 | 10.8% | 9.5% | +17 | +0.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 21 | 10.0% | 12.2% | 12 | 18.5% | 17.6% | +9 | -8.5pp |
| Total | 210 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 65 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +145 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.