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 Calen, accounting for 31.2% (132 people). This share was lower than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 43 people and 8.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Calen - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Calen in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Calen, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
132
% of total
31.2%
Change from 2016
+8.1pp
132
31.2%
+8.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
95
% of total
22.5%
Change from 2016
+12.4pp
95
22.5%
+12.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
71
% of total
16.8%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
71
16.8%
-4.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
47
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
47
11.1%
-5.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
34
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-11.7pp
34
8.0%
-11.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
14
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
14
3.3%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+43
+8.1pp
Not stated
+56
+12.4pp
Western Catholic
-9
-4.0pp
Uniting Church
-18
-5.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-42
-11.7pp
Presbyterian
+3
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Calen. 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 | 132 | 31.2% | 36.6% | 89 | 23.1% | 23.6% | +43 | +8.1pp |
| Not stated | 95 | 22.5% | 10.2% | 39 | 10.1% | 9.4% | +56 | +12.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 71 | 16.8% | 23.6% | 80 | 20.8% | 28.0% | -9 | -4.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 47 | 11.1% | 6.0% | 65 | 16.9% | 8.5% | -18 | -5.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 34 | 8.0% | 11.6% | 76 | 19.7% | 16.3% | -42 | -11.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 14 | 3.3% | 1.9% | 11 | 2.9% | 2.9% | +3 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 423 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 385 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +38 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.