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 Ball Bay, accounting for 32.6% (124 people). This share was lower than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 51 people and 12.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Ball Bay - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Ball Bay in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ball Bay, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
124
% of total
32.6%
Change from 2016
+12.1pp
124
32.6%
+12.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
93
% of total
24.5%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
93
24.5%
+2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
80
% of total
21.1%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
80
21.1%
-5.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
36
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
36
9.5%
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
33
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
33
8.7%
-0.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
11
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
11
2.9%
-3.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+51
+12.1pp
Western Catholic
+14
+2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-13
-5.0pp
Not stated
+3
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
0
-0.6pp
Presbyterian
-13
-3.8pp
Data table
Religion for Ball Bay. 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 | 124 | 32.6% | 36.6% | 73 | 20.5% | 23.6% | +51 | +12.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 93 | 24.5% | 23.6% | 79 | 22.2% | 28.0% | +14 | +2.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 80 | 21.1% | 11.6% | 93 | 26.1% | 16.3% | -13 | -5.0pp |
| Not stated | 36 | 9.5% | 10.2% | 33 | 9.3% | 9.4% | +3 | +0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 33 | 8.7% | 6.0% | 33 | 9.3% | 8.5% | 0 | -0.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 11 | 2.9% | 1.9% | 24 | 6.7% | 2.9% | -13 | -3.8pp |
| Total | 380 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 356 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +24 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.