Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 49 people and 19.6 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wooderson, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+49
+19.6pp
Western Catholic
0
-3.7pp
Not stated
+13
+5.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-23
-14.7pp
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% | 43 | 24.2% | 29.5% | +49 | +19.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 44 | 21.0% | 16.4% | 44 | 24.7% | 21.2% | 0 | -3.7pp |
| Not stated | 24 | 11.4% | 8.4% | 11 | 6.2% | 9.5% | +13 | +5.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 21 | 10.0% | 12.2% | 44 | 24.7% | 17.6% | -23 | -14.7pp |
| Total | 210 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 178 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +32 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.