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 Migratory - Offshore - Shipping (Qld), accounting for 9.8% (17 people). This share was lower than Queensland (18.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 28 people and 17.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Migratory - Offshore - Shipping (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Migratory - Offshore - Shipping (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Queensland and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Migratory - Offshore - Shipping (Qld), with comparison markers for Queensland.
Not stated
2021 count
135
% of total
78.0%
Change from 2016
+61.7pp
135
78.0%
+61.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
17
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-17.3pp
17
9.8%
-17.3pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
16
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-10.7pp
16
9.2%
-10.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
+108
+61.7pp
Western Catholic
-28
-17.3pp
No Religion, so described
-17
-10.7pp
Data table
Religion for Migratory - Offshore - Shipping (Qld). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Queensland.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Queensland% | Count | % | Queensland% | Count | pp | |
| Not stated | 135 | 78.0% | 7.6% | 27 | 16.3% | 9.4% | +108 | +61.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 17 | 9.8% | 18.6% | 45 | 27.1% | 21.7% | -28 | -17.3pp |
| No Religion, so described | 16 | 9.2% | 40.7% | 33 | 19.9% | 29.2% | -17 | -10.7pp |
| Total | 173 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 166 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +7 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.