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 Livingstone (S), accounting for 37% (14,601 people). This share was lower than Regional Qld (40.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 5,677 people and 12.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Livingstone (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Livingstone (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Livingstone (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
14,601
% of total
37.0%
Change from 2016
+12.4pp
14,601
37.0%
+12.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
8,228
% of total
20.9%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
8,228
20.9%
-3.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
5,643
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
5,643
14.3%
-4.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
4,242
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
4,242
10.8%
-0.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
1,995
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
1,995
5.1%
-1.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
1,089
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
1,089
2.8%
-1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
1,082
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
1,082
2.7%
-0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
490
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
490
1.2%
-0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
290
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
290
0.7%
-0.1pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
239
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
239
0.6%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+5,677
+12.4pp
Western Catholic
-619
-3.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-972
-4.0pp
Not stated
+38
-0.8pp
Uniting Church
-533
-1.9pp
Presbyterian
-313
-1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+69
-0.1pp
Baptist
-81
-0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-15
-0.1pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+56
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Livingstone (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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 14,601 | 37.0% | 40.1% | 8,924 | 24.6% | 27.9% | +5,677 | +12.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 8,228 | 20.9% | 18.7% | 8,847 | 24.4% | 22.0% | -619 | -3.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 5,643 | 14.3% | 12.8% | 6,615 | 18.3% | 17.1% | -972 | -4.0pp |
| Not stated | 4,242 | 10.8% | 8.8% | 4,204 | 11.6% | 10.1% | +38 | -0.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 1,995 | 5.1% | 4.0% | 2,528 | 7.0% | 5.6% | -533 | -1.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 1,089 | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1,402 | 3.9% | 3.2% | -313 | -1.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 1,082 | 2.7% | 3.0% | 1,013 | 2.8% | 3.0% | +69 | -0.1pp |
| Baptist | 490 | 1.2% | 1.4% | 571 | 1.6% | 1.6% | -81 | -0.4pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 290 | 0.7% | 1.1% | 305 | 0.8% | 1.2% | -15 | -0.1pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 239 | 0.6% | 0.5% | 183 | 0.5% | 0.6% | +56 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 39,417 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 36,224 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,193 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.