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 Freshwater Point, accounting for 31.5% (53 people). This share was lower than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 26 people and 11.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Freshwater Point - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Freshwater Point in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Freshwater Point, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
53
% of total
31.5%
Change from 2016
+11.6pp
53
31.5%
+11.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
29
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
-6.2pp
29
17.3%
-6.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
29
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
29
17.3%
-2.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
23
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
23
13.7%
-2.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
15
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
15
8.9%
-2.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+26
+11.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-3
-6.2pp
Western Catholic
+2
-2.6pp
Not stated
+1
-2.5pp
Uniting Church
0
-2.1pp
Data table
Religion for Freshwater Point. 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 | 53 | 31.5% | 36.6% | 27 | 19.9% | 23.6% | +26 | +11.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 29 | 17.3% | 11.6% | 32 | 23.5% | 16.3% | -3 | -6.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 29 | 17.3% | 23.6% | 27 | 19.9% | 28.0% | +2 | -2.6pp |
| Not stated | 23 | 13.7% | 10.2% | 22 | 16.2% | 9.4% | +1 | -2.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 15 | 8.9% | 6.0% | 15 | 11.0% | 8.5% | 0 | -2.1pp |
| Total | 168 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 136 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +32 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.