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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Hinchinbrook (S), accounting for 42% (4,583 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (18.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 854 people and 7.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hinchinbrook (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hinchinbrook (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hinchinbrook (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Western Catholic
2021 count
4,583
% of total
42.0%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
4,583
42.0%
-2.9pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,322
% of total
21.3%
Change from 2016
+7.8pp
2,322
21.3%
+7.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,435
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
1,435
13.2%
-2.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,009
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
1,009
9.3%
+0.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
671
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
671
6.2%
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
152
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
152
1.4%
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
136
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
136
1.2%
-0.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
115
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
115
1.1%
-0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
93
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
93
0.9%
+0.5pp
Lutheran
2021 count
76
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
76
0.7%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-295
-2.9pp
No Religion, so described
+854
+7.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-290
-2.7pp
Not stated
+64
+0.6pp
Uniting Church
-155
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
-26
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
-57
-0.6pp
Baptist
-47
-0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+53
+0.5pp
Lutheran
-37
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Hinchinbrook (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Qld.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 4,583 | 42.0% | 18.7% | 4,878 | 44.9% | 22.0% | -295 | -2.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 2,322 | 21.3% | 40.1% | 1,468 | 13.5% | 27.9% | +854 | +7.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,435 | 13.2% | 12.8% | 1,725 | 15.9% | 17.1% | -290 | -2.7pp |
| Not stated | 1,009 | 9.3% | 8.8% | 945 | 8.7% | 10.1% | +64 | +0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 671 | 6.2% | 4.0% | 826 | 7.6% | 5.6% | -155 | -1.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 152 | 1.4% | 3.0% | 178 | 1.6% | 3.0% | -26 | -0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 136 | 1.2% | 2.3% | 193 | 1.8% | 3.2% | -57 | -0.6pp |
| Baptist | 115 | 1.1% | 1.4% | 162 | 1.5% | 1.6% | -47 | -0.4pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 93 | 0.9% | 1.1% | 40 | 0.4% | 1.2% | +53 | +0.5pp |
| Lutheran | 76 | 0.7% | 1.1% | 113 | 1.0% | 1.3% | -37 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 10,901 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10,862 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +39 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.