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 Balberra, accounting for 24.4% (103 people). This share was lower than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 39 people and 9.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Balberra - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Balberra in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Balberra, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
103
% of total
24.4%
Change from 2016
+9.9pp
103
24.4%
+9.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
102
% of total
24.2%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
102
24.2%
-5.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
67
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
67
15.9%
+2.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
56
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
56
13.3%
-4.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
42
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
42
10.0%
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
18
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
18
4.3%
0.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
13
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
13
3.1%
-1.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+39
+9.9pp
Western Catholic
-31
-5.9pp
Not stated
+6
+2.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-23
-4.6pp
Uniting Church
-9
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
-1
0.0pp
Presbyterian
-6
-1.2pp
Data table
Religion for Balberra. 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 | 103 | 24.4% | 36.6% | 64 | 14.5% | 23.6% | +39 | +9.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 102 | 24.2% | 23.6% | 133 | 30.1% | 28.0% | -31 | -5.9pp |
| Not stated | 67 | 15.9% | 10.2% | 61 | 13.8% | 9.4% | +6 | +2.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 56 | 13.3% | 11.6% | 79 | 17.9% | 16.3% | -23 | -4.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 42 | 10.0% | 6.0% | 51 | 11.5% | 8.5% | -9 | -1.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 18 | 4.3% | 2.6% | 19 | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1 | 0.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 13 | 3.1% | 1.9% | 19 | 4.3% | 2.9% | -6 | -1.2pp |
| Total | 422 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 442 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -20 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.