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 Dunnrock, accounting for 50% (27 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 12 people and 9.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Dunnrock - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Dunnrock in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dunnrock, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
27
% of total
50.0%
Change from 2016
+29.0pp
27
50.0%
+29.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
11
% of total
20.4%
Change from 2016
+5.6pp
11
20.4%
+5.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+10
+29.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1
+5.6pp
Data table
Religion for Dunnrock. 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 | 27 | 50.0% | 36.6% | 17 | 21.0% | 23.6% | +10 | +29.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 11 | 20.4% | 11.6% | 12 | 14.8% | 16.3% | -1 | +5.6pp |
| Total | 54 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 81 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -27 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.