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 Eton, accounting for 30.5% (215 people). This share was lower than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 206 people, while its share fell by 22.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Eton - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Eton in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Eton, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
215
% of total
30.5%
Change from 2016
-22.4pp
215
30.5%
-22.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
179
% of total
25.4%
Change from 2016
-
179
25.4%
-
Not stated
2021 count
135
% of total
19.2%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
135
19.2%
+1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
98
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
-15.5pp
98
13.9%
-15.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
38
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-
38
5.4%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
16
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-
16
2.3%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+206
-22.4pp
Not stated
+132
+1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+93
-15.5pp
Data table
Religion for Eton. 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 | 215 | 30.5% | 36.6% | 9 | 52.9% | 23.6% | +206 | -22.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 179 | 25.4% | 23.6% | - | - | 28.0% | - | - |
| Not stated | 135 | 19.2% | 10.2% | 3 | 17.6% | 9.4% | +132 | +1.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 98 | 13.9% | 11.6% | 5 | 29.4% | 16.3% | +93 | -15.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 38 | 5.4% | 6.0% | - | - | 8.5% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 16 | 2.3% | 1.9% | - | - | 2.9% | - | - |
| Total | 704 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 17 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +687 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.