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 Eimeo, accounting for 43.9% (1,438 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 2,051 people and 3.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Eimeo - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Eimeo in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Eimeo, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,438
% of total
43.9%
Change from 2016
+14.7pp
1,438
43.9%
+14.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
743
% of total
22.7%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
743
22.7%
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
376
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
376
11.5%
-2.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
295
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
295
9.0%
-0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
124
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
124
3.8%
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
60
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
60
1.8%
-1.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
41
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
41
1.3%
-1.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
32
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
32
1.0%
-0.6pp
Lutheran
2021 count
32
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
32
1.0%
+0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
25
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
25
0.8%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-1,692
+14.7pp
Western Catholic
-2,051
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,150
-2.7pp
Not stated
-706
-0.3pp
Uniting Church
-366
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
-246
-1.1pp
Presbyterian
-298
-1.9pp
Baptist
-136
-0.6pp
Lutheran
-54
+0.2pp
Buddhism
-116
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Eimeo. 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 | 1,438 | 43.9% | 36.6% | 3,130 | 29.2% | 23.6% | -1,692 | +14.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 743 | 22.7% | 23.6% | 2,794 | 26.0% | 28.0% | -2,051 | -3.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 376 | 11.5% | 11.6% | 1,526 | 14.2% | 16.3% | -1,150 | -2.7pp |
| Not stated | 295 | 9.0% | 10.2% | 1,001 | 9.3% | 9.4% | -706 | -0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 124 | 3.8% | 6.0% | 490 | 4.6% | 8.5% | -366 | -0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 60 | 1.8% | 2.6% | 306 | 2.9% | 2.7% | -246 | -1.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 41 | 1.3% | 1.9% | 339 | 3.2% | 2.9% | -298 | -1.9pp |
| Baptist | 32 | 1.0% | 0.9% | 168 | 1.6% | 1.0% | -136 | -0.6pp |
| Lutheran | 32 | 1.0% | 0.8% | 86 | 0.8% | 1.0% | -54 | +0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 25 | 0.8% | 0.6% | 141 | 1.3% | 0.7% | -116 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 3,276 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10,726 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -7,450 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.