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 Farleigh, accounting for 34.1% (280 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (23.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 77 people and 9.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Farleigh - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Farleigh in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Farleigh, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
Western Catholic
2021 count
280
% of total
34.1%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
280
34.1%
-4.9pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
201
% of total
24.5%
Change from 2016
+9.2pp
201
24.5%
+9.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
98
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
98
12.0%
+0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
80
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
80
9.8%
-2.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
64
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
64
7.8%
-1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
36
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
36
4.4%
+2.4pp
Apostolic Church of Queensland
2021 count
17
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
17
2.1%
-1.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
13
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
13
1.6%
+1.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-36
-4.9pp
No Religion, so described
+77
+9.2pp
Not stated
+6
+0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-20
-2.5pp
Uniting Church
-10
-1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+20
+2.4pp
Apostolic Church of Queensland
-8
-1.0pp
Baptist
+10
+1.2pp
Data table
Religion for Farleigh. 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 | 280 | 34.1% | 23.6% | 316 | 39.0% | 28.0% | -36 | -4.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 201 | 24.5% | 36.6% | 124 | 15.3% | 23.6% | +77 | +9.2pp |
| Not stated | 98 | 12.0% | 10.2% | 92 | 11.4% | 9.4% | +6 | +0.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 80 | 9.8% | 11.6% | 100 | 12.3% | 16.3% | -20 | -2.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 64 | 7.8% | 6.0% | 74 | 9.1% | 8.5% | -10 | -1.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 36 | 4.4% | 2.6% | 16 | 2.0% | 2.7% | +20 | +2.4pp |
| Apostolic Church of Queensland | 17 | 2.1% | 0.2% | 25 | 3.1% | 0.3% | -8 | -1.0pp |
| Baptist | 13 | 1.6% | 0.9% | 3 | 0.4% | 1.0% | +10 | +1.2pp |
| Total | 820 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 810 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +10 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.