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 Yarwun, accounting for 45.8% (38 people). This share was higher than Gladstone (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 17 people and 25.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Yarwun - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Yarwun 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 Yarwun, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+17
+25.6pp
Western Catholic
-17
-12.9pp
Data table
Religion for Yarwun. 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 | 38 | 45.8% | 45.4% | 21 | 20.2% | 29.5% | +17 | +25.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 14 | 16.9% | 16.4% | 31 | 29.8% | 21.2% | -17 | -12.9pp |
| Total | 83 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 104 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -21 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.