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 Dysart (Qld), accounting for 38.1% (1,113 people). This share was higher than Isaac (R) (35.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 1,091 people and 3.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Dysart (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Dysart (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Isaac (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dysart (Qld), with comparison markers for Isaac (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,113
% of total
38.1%
Change from 2016
+18.3pp
1,113
38.1%
+18.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
665
% of total
22.7%
Change from 2016
+12.4pp
665
22.7%
+12.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
527
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
527
18.0%
-3.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
260
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
260
8.9%
+0.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
121
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
121
4.1%
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
47
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
47
1.6%
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
46
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
46
1.6%
-1.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
20
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
20
0.7%
-0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
17
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-11.3pp
17
0.6%
-11.3pp
Lutheran
2021 count
17
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
17
0.6%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-362
+18.3pp
Not stated
-104
+12.4pp
Western Catholic
-1,091
-3.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-366
+0.5pp
Uniting Church
-147
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
-95
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
-149
-1.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-58
-0.3pp
Buddhism
-871
-11.3pp
Lutheran
-23
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Dysart (Qld). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Isaac (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Isaac (R)% | Count | % | Isaac (R)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,113 | 38.1% | 35.2% | 1,475 | 19.8% | 22.3% | -362 | +18.3pp |
| Not stated | 665 | 22.7% | 22.0% | 769 | 10.3% | 15.6% | -104 | +12.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 527 | 18.0% | 18.8% | 1,618 | 21.7% | 25.9% | -1,091 | -3.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 260 | 8.9% | 10.7% | 626 | 8.4% | 16.7% | -366 | +0.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 121 | 4.1% | 4.1% | 268 | 3.6% | 7.4% | -147 | +0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 47 | 1.6% | 1.4% | 142 | 1.9% | 2.5% | -95 | -0.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 46 | 1.6% | 2.1% | 195 | 2.6% | 2.8% | -149 | -1.0pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 20 | 0.7% | 0.7% | 78 | 1.0% | 1.1% | -58 | -0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 17 | 0.6% | 0.5% | 888 | 11.9% | 0.7% | -871 | -11.3pp |
| Lutheran | 17 | 0.6% | 0.7% | 40 | 0.5% | 0.8% | -23 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 2,924 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,462 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -4,538 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.