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 Alligator Creek (Mackay - Qld), accounting for 38.2% (342 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 174 people and 17.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Alligator Creek (Mackay - Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Alligator Creek (Mackay - Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Alligator Creek (Mackay - Qld), with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
342
% of total
38.2%
Change from 2016
+17.1pp
342
38.2%
+17.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
201
% of total
22.4%
Change from 2016
-8.5pp
201
22.4%
-8.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
98
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
98
10.9%
-5.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
97
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
97
10.8%
+2.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
54
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
54
6.0%
-4.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
23
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
23
2.6%
+1.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
21
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
21
2.3%
+0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
20
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
20
2.2%
-2.6pp
Seventh-day Adventist
2021 count
12
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
12
1.3%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+174
+17.1pp
Western Catholic
-45
-8.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-31
-5.3pp
Not stated
+30
+2.4pp
Uniting Church
-30
-4.5pp
Baptist
+14
+1.5pp
Presbyterian
+9
+0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
-18
-2.6pp
Seventh-day Adventist
0
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Alligator Creek (Mackay - 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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 342 | 38.2% | 36.6% | 168 | 21.1% | 23.6% | +174 | +17.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 201 | 22.4% | 23.6% | 246 | 30.9% | 28.0% | -45 | -8.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 98 | 10.9% | 11.6% | 129 | 16.2% | 16.3% | -31 | -5.3pp |
| Not stated | 97 | 10.8% | 10.2% | 67 | 8.4% | 9.4% | +30 | +2.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 54 | 6.0% | 6.0% | 84 | 10.5% | 8.5% | -30 | -4.5pp |
| Baptist | 23 | 2.6% | 0.9% | 9 | 1.1% | 1.0% | +14 | +1.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 21 | 2.3% | 1.9% | 12 | 1.5% | 2.9% | +9 | +0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 20 | 2.2% | 2.6% | 38 | 4.8% | 2.7% | -18 | -2.6pp |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 12 | 1.3% | 0.6% | 12 | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 896 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 797 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +99 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.