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 Finch Hatton, accounting for 33.9% (174 people). This share was lower than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 47 people and 7.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Finch Hatton - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Finch Hatton in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Finch Hatton, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
174
% of total
33.9%
Change from 2016
+7.9pp
174
33.9%
+7.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
132
% of total
25.7%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
132
25.7%
-6.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
99
% of total
19.3%
Change from 2016
+12.6pp
99
19.3%
+12.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
46
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-8.7pp
46
8.9%
-8.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
21
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
21
4.1%
-4.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
13
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
13
2.5%
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
12
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
12
2.3%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+47
+7.9pp
Western Catholic
-23
-6.0pp
Not stated
+66
+12.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-40
-8.7pp
Uniting Church
-23
-4.9pp
Presbyterian
-6
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+4
+0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Finch Hatton. 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 | 174 | 33.9% | 36.6% | 127 | 26.0% | 23.6% | +47 | +7.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 132 | 25.7% | 23.6% | 155 | 31.7% | 28.0% | -23 | -6.0pp |
| Not stated | 99 | 19.3% | 10.2% | 33 | 6.7% | 9.4% | +66 | +12.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 46 | 8.9% | 11.6% | 86 | 17.6% | 16.3% | -40 | -8.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 21 | 4.1% | 6.0% | 44 | 9.0% | 8.5% | -23 | -4.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 13 | 2.5% | 1.9% | 19 | 3.9% | 2.9% | -6 | -1.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 12 | 2.3% | 2.6% | 8 | 1.6% | 2.7% | +4 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 514 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 489 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +25 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.