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 Eungella (Qld), accounting for 36.9% (66 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 37 people, while its share rose by 3.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Eungella (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Eungella (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Eungella (Qld), with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
66
% of total
36.9%
Change from 2016
+30.1pp
66
36.9%
+30.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
43
% of total
24.0%
Change from 2016
-48.6pp
43
24.0%
-48.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
21
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
+8.3pp
21
11.7%
+8.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
19
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
19
10.6%
+3.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
12
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
12
6.7%
+3.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+12
+30.1pp
Not stated
-538
-48.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-6
+8.3pp
Western Catholic
-37
+3.6pp
Uniting Church
-14
+3.4pp
Data table
Religion for Eungella (Qld). 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 | 66 | 36.9% | 36.6% | 54 | 6.8% | 23.6% | +12 | +30.1pp |
| Not stated | 43 | 24.0% | 10.2% | 581 | 72.6% | 9.4% | -538 | -48.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 21 | 11.7% | 11.6% | 27 | 3.4% | 16.3% | -6 | +8.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 10.6% | 23.6% | 56 | 7.0% | 28.0% | -37 | +3.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 12 | 6.7% | 6.0% | 26 | 3.3% | 8.5% | -14 | +3.4pp |
| Total | 179 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 800 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -621 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.