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 Armstrong Beach, accounting for 40.3% (361 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 145 people and 15.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Armstrong Beach - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Armstrong Beach in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Armstrong Beach, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
361
% of total
40.3%
Change from 2016
+15.2pp
361
40.3%
+15.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
151
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
-7.1pp
151
16.9%
-7.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
125
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
125
14.0%
-6.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
122
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
122
13.6%
-0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
57
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
57
6.4%
-1.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
20
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
20
2.2%
+1.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
18
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
18
2.0%
+0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
16
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
16
1.8%
+0.1pp
Lutheran
2021 count
11
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
11
1.2%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+145
+15.2pp
Western Catholic
-56
-7.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-47
-6.0pp
Not stated
+2
-0.3pp
Uniting Church
-12
-1.6pp
Baptist
+11
+1.2pp
Presbyterian
+3
+0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+1
+0.1pp
Lutheran
-4
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Armstrong Beach. 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 | 361 | 40.3% | 36.6% | 216 | 25.1% | 23.6% | +145 | +15.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 151 | 16.9% | 23.6% | 207 | 24.0% | 28.0% | -56 | -7.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 125 | 14.0% | 11.6% | 172 | 20.0% | 16.3% | -47 | -6.0pp |
| Not stated | 122 | 13.6% | 10.2% | 120 | 13.9% | 9.4% | +2 | -0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 57 | 6.4% | 6.0% | 69 | 8.0% | 8.5% | -12 | -1.6pp |
| Baptist | 20 | 2.2% | 0.9% | 9 | 1.0% | 1.0% | +11 | +1.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 18 | 2.0% | 1.9% | 15 | 1.7% | 2.9% | +3 | +0.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 16 | 1.8% | 2.6% | 15 | 1.7% | 2.7% | +1 | +0.1pp |
| Lutheran | 11 | 1.2% | 0.8% | 15 | 1.7% | 1.0% | -4 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 895 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 861 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +34 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.