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 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 No religion, which increased by 406 people and 14.5 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dysart (Qld), with comparison markers for Isaac (R).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Uniting Church
Presbyterian
Christianity, nfd
Pentecostal, nfd
Buddhism
Lutheran
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+406
+14.5pp
Not stated
+2
+0.6pp
Western Catholic
-183
-5.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-140
-4.5pp
Uniting Church
-67
-2.2pp
Presbyterian
-32
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
-31
-1.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-21
-0.7pp
Buddhism
+5
+0.2pp
Lutheran
-4
-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% | 707 | 23.6% | 22.3% | +406 | +14.5pp |
| Not stated | 665 | 22.7% | 22.0% | 663 | 22.1% | 15.6% | +2 | +0.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 527 | 18.0% | 18.8% | 710 | 23.7% | 25.9% | -183 | -5.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 260 | 8.9% | 10.7% | 400 | 13.4% | 16.7% | -140 | -4.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 121 | 4.1% | 4.1% | 188 | 6.3% | 7.4% | -67 | -2.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 47 | 1.6% | 1.4% | 79 | 2.6% | 2.5% | -32 | -1.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 46 | 1.6% | 2.1% | 77 | 2.6% | 2.8% | -31 | -1.0pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 20 | 0.7% | 0.7% | 41 | 1.4% | 1.1% | -21 | -0.7pp |
| Buddhism | 17 | 0.6% | 0.5% | 12 | 0.4% | 0.7% | +5 | +0.2pp |
| Lutheran | 17 | 0.6% | 0.7% | 21 | 0.7% | 0.8% | -4 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 2,924 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,996 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -72 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.