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 Devereux Creek, accounting for 33.3% (133 people). This share was lower than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 42 people and 9.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Devereux Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Devereux Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Devereux Creek, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
133
% of total
33.3%
Change from 2016
+9.1pp
133
33.3%
+9.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
100
% of total
25.1%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
100
25.1%
-3.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
52
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
+6.1pp
52
13.0%
+6.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
48
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-6.1pp
48
12.0%
-6.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
40
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
40
10.0%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+42
+9.1pp
Western Catholic
-7
-3.4pp
Not stated
+26
+6.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-20
-6.1pp
Uniting Church
0
-0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Devereux Creek. 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 | 133 | 33.3% | 36.6% | 91 | 24.2% | 23.6% | +42 | +9.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 100 | 25.1% | 23.6% | 107 | 28.5% | 28.0% | -7 | -3.4pp |
| Not stated | 52 | 13.0% | 10.2% | 26 | 6.9% | 9.4% | +26 | +6.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 48 | 12.0% | 11.6% | 68 | 18.1% | 16.3% | -20 | -6.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 40 | 10.0% | 6.0% | 40 | 10.6% | 8.5% | 0 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 399 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 376 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +23 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.