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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Dumbleton, accounting for 35.4% (85 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (23.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 11 people and 4.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Dumbleton - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Dumbleton in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dumbleton, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
Western Catholic
2021 count
85
% of total
35.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
85
35.4%
-0.1pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
53
% of total
22.1%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
53
22.1%
+0.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
29
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
29
12.1%
+1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
28
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
+4.4pp
28
11.7%
+4.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
25
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
25
10.4%
-5.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
16
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
16
6.7%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+2
-0.1pp
No Religion, so described
+3
+0.7pp
Uniting Church
+3
+1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+11
+4.4pp
Not stated
-13
-5.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+1
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Dumbleton. 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 85 | 35.4% | 23.6% | 83 | 35.5% | 28.0% | +2 | -0.1pp |
| No Religion, so described | 53 | 22.1% | 36.6% | 50 | 21.4% | 23.6% | +3 | +0.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 29 | 12.1% | 6.0% | 26 | 11.1% | 8.5% | +3 | +1.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 28 | 11.7% | 11.6% | 17 | 7.3% | 16.3% | +11 | +4.4pp |
| Not stated | 25 | 10.4% | 10.2% | 38 | 16.2% | 9.4% | -13 | -5.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 16 | 6.7% | 2.6% | 15 | 6.4% | 2.7% | +1 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 240 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 234 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.