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 Erakala, accounting for 40.3% (304 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (23.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 136 people and 13.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Erakala - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Erakala in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Erakala, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
Western Catholic
2021 count
304
% of total
40.3%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
304
40.3%
+0.6pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
224
% of total
29.7%
Change from 2016
+13.8pp
224
29.7%
+13.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
87
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
-7.3pp
87
11.5%
-7.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
67
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
67
8.9%
+1.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
39
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
39
5.2%
-4.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+85
+0.6pp
No Religion, so described
+136
+13.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-17
-7.3pp
Not stated
+24
+1.1pp
Uniting Church
-14
-4.4pp
Data table
Religion for Erakala. 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 | 304 | 40.3% | 23.6% | 219 | 39.7% | 28.0% | +85 | +0.6pp |
| No Religion, so described | 224 | 29.7% | 36.6% | 88 | 15.9% | 23.6% | +136 | +13.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 87 | 11.5% | 11.6% | 104 | 18.8% | 16.3% | -17 | -7.3pp |
| Not stated | 67 | 8.9% | 10.2% | 43 | 7.8% | 9.4% | +24 | +1.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 39 | 5.2% | 6.0% | 53 | 9.6% | 8.5% | -14 | -4.4pp |
| Total | 755 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 552 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +203 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.