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 Dolphin Heads, accounting for 39% (159 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 38 people and 7.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Dolphin Heads - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Dolphin Heads in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dolphin Heads, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
159
% of total
39.0%
Change from 2016
+7.5pp
159
39.0%
+7.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
83
% of total
20.3%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
83
20.3%
-6.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
51
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
51
12.5%
+4.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
42
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-6.9pp
42
10.3%
-6.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
21
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
21
5.1%
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
19
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
19
4.7%
+2.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
10
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
10
2.5%
-2.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+38
+7.5pp
Western Catholic
-20
-6.5pp
Not stated
+19
+4.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-24
-6.9pp
Uniting Church
+2
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+9
+2.1pp
Presbyterian
-9
-2.4pp
Data table
Religion for Dolphin Heads. 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 | 159 | 39.0% | 36.6% | 121 | 31.5% | 23.6% | +38 | +7.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 83 | 20.3% | 23.6% | 103 | 26.8% | 28.0% | -20 | -6.5pp |
| Not stated | 51 | 12.5% | 10.2% | 32 | 8.3% | 9.4% | +19 | +4.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 42 | 10.3% | 11.6% | 66 | 17.2% | 16.3% | -24 | -6.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 21 | 5.1% | 6.0% | 19 | 4.9% | 8.5% | +2 | +0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 19 | 4.7% | 2.6% | 10 | 2.6% | 2.7% | +9 | +2.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 2.5% | 1.9% | 19 | 4.9% | 2.9% | -9 | -2.4pp |
| Total | 408 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 384 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +24 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.