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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Alexandra (Qld), accounting for 36.7% (66 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (23.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 12 people and 7.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Alexandra (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Alexandra (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Alexandra (Qld), with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Uniting Church
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+6
+5.0pp
No Religion, so described
+12
+7.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-5
-1.9pp
Uniting Church
-1
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Alexandra (Qld). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mackay (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mackay (R)% | Count | % | Mackay (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 66 | 36.7% | 23.6% | 60 | 31.7% | 28.0% | +6 | +5.0pp |
| No Religion, so described | 58 | 32.2% | 36.6% | 46 | 24.3% | 23.6% | +12 | +7.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 27 | 15.0% | 11.6% | 32 | 16.9% | 16.3% | -5 | -1.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 14 | 7.8% | 6.0% | 15 | 7.9% | 8.5% | -1 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 180 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 189 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -9 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.