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 Wurdong Heights, accounting for 46.6% (211 people). This share was higher than Gladstone (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 207 people and 35.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wurdong Heights - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wurdong Heights in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wurdong Heights, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
211
% of total
46.6%
Change from 2016
+35.8pp
211
46.6%
+35.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
61
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-16.2pp
61
13.5%
-16.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
51
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-7.6pp
51
11.3%
-7.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
41
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-
41
9.1%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
21
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-8.9pp
21
4.6%
-8.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
20
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-
20
4.4%
-
Baptist
2021 count
16
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-
16
3.5%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
11
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-11.1pp
11
2.4%
-11.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+207
+35.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+50
-16.2pp
Western Catholic
+44
-7.6pp
Uniting Church
+16
-8.9pp
Christianity, nfd
+6
-11.1pp
Data table
Religion for Wurdong Heights. 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 | 211 | 46.6% | 45.4% | 4 | 10.8% | 29.5% | +207 | +35.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 61 | 13.5% | 12.2% | 11 | 29.7% | 17.6% | +50 | -16.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 51 | 11.3% | 16.4% | 7 | 18.9% | 21.2% | +44 | -7.6pp |
| Not stated | 41 | 9.1% | 8.4% | - | - | 9.5% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 21 | 4.6% | 3.6% | 5 | 13.5% | 5.3% | +16 | -8.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 20 | 4.4% | 2.7% | - | - | 3.9% | - | - |
| Baptist | 16 | 3.5% | 1.8% | - | - | 2.0% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 11 | 2.4% | 2.3% | 5 | 13.5% | 2.6% | +6 | -11.1pp |
| Total | 453 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 37 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +416 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.