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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Benholme, accounting for 29.6% (24 people). This share was lower than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 12 people and 10.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Benholme - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Benholme in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Benholme, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+5
+8.5pp
Western Catholic
-12
-10.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+4
+6.5pp
Data table
Religion for Benholme. 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 | 24 | 29.6% | 36.6% | 19 | 21.1% | 23.6% | +5 | +8.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 23.5% | 23.6% | 31 | 34.4% | 28.0% | -12 | -10.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 16 | 19.8% | 11.6% | 12 | 13.3% | 16.3% | +4 | +6.5pp |
| Total | 81 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 90 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -9 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.