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 Isaac (R), accounting for 35.2% (7,765 people). This share was lower than Regional Qld (40.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 3,092 people and 12.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Isaac (R) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Isaac (R) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Isaac (R), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
7,765
% of total
35.2%
Change from 2016
+12.9pp
7,765
35.2%
+12.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
4,855
% of total
22.0%
Change from 2016
+6.4pp
4,855
22.0%
+6.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
4,133
% of total
18.8%
Change from 2016
-7.1pp
4,133
18.8%
-7.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
2,357
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
2,357
10.7%
-6.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
905
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
905
4.1%
-3.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
470
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
470
2.1%
-0.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
318
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
318
1.4%
-1.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
157
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
157
0.7%
-0.4pp
Lutheran
2021 count
145
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
145
0.7%
-0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
134
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
134
0.6%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3,092
+12.9pp
Not stated
+1,587
+6.4pp
Western Catholic
-1,281
-7.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,139
-6.0pp
Uniting Church
-649
-3.3pp
Christianity, nfd
-110
-0.7pp
Presbyterian
-198
-1.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-78
-0.4pp
Lutheran
-31
-0.1pp
Baptist
-31
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Isaac (R). 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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 7,765 | 35.2% | 40.1% | 4,673 | 22.3% | 27.9% | +3,092 | +12.9pp |
| Not stated | 4,855 | 22.0% | 8.8% | 3,268 | 15.6% | 10.1% | +1,587 | +6.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 4,133 | 18.8% | 18.7% | 5,414 | 25.9% | 22.0% | -1,281 | -7.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 2,357 | 10.7% | 12.8% | 3,496 | 16.7% | 17.1% | -1,139 | -6.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 905 | 4.1% | 4.0% | 1,554 | 7.4% | 5.6% | -649 | -3.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 470 | 2.1% | 3.0% | 580 | 2.8% | 3.0% | -110 | -0.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 318 | 1.4% | 2.3% | 516 | 2.5% | 3.2% | -198 | -1.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 157 | 0.7% | 1.1% | 235 | 1.1% | 1.2% | -78 | -0.4pp |
| Lutheran | 145 | 0.7% | 1.1% | 176 | 0.8% | 1.3% | -31 | -0.1pp |
| Baptist | 134 | 0.6% | 1.4% | 165 | 0.8% | 1.6% | -31 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 22,040 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 20,928 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,112 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.