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 Campwin Beach, accounting for 38.8% (196 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 92 people and 19.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Campwin Beach - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Campwin Beach in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Campwin Beach, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
196
% of total
38.8%
Change from 2016
+19.1pp
196
38.8%
+19.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
92
% of total
18.2%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
92
18.2%
-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
84
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
-10.3pp
84
16.6%
-10.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
51
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
51
10.1%
-1.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
35
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
35
6.9%
-3.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
21
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
21
4.2%
+0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
11
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
11
2.2%
+0.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+92
+19.1pp
Western Catholic
-19
-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-58
-10.3pp
Uniting Church
-11
-1.6pp
Not stated
-20
-3.5pp
Presbyterian
+3
+0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+4
+0.9pp
Data table
Religion for Campwin 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 | 196 | 38.8% | 36.6% | 104 | 19.7% | 23.6% | +92 | +19.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 92 | 18.2% | 23.6% | 111 | 21.0% | 28.0% | -19 | -2.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 84 | 16.6% | 11.6% | 142 | 26.9% | 16.3% | -58 | -10.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 51 | 10.1% | 6.0% | 62 | 11.7% | 8.5% | -11 | -1.6pp |
| Not stated | 35 | 6.9% | 10.2% | 55 | 10.4% | 9.4% | -20 | -3.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 21 | 4.2% | 1.9% | 18 | 3.4% | 2.9% | +3 | +0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 11 | 2.2% | 2.6% | 7 | 1.3% | 2.7% | +4 | +0.9pp |
| Total | 505 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 528 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -23 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.