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 Gargett, accounting for 40.6% (73 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 25 people and 3.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Gargett - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Gargett in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gargett, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
73
% of total
40.6%
Change from 2016
+12.4pp
73
40.6%
+12.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
45
% of total
25.0%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
45
25.0%
+2.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
36
% of total
20.0%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
36
20.0%
-3.6pp
Seventh-day Adventist
2021 count
12
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-
12
6.7%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
0
+12.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-14
+2.2pp
Western Catholic
-25
-3.6pp
Data table
Religion for Gargett. 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 | 73 | 40.6% | 36.6% | 73 | 28.2% | 23.6% | 0 | +12.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 45 | 25.0% | 11.6% | 59 | 22.8% | 16.3% | -14 | +2.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 36 | 20.0% | 23.6% | 61 | 23.6% | 28.0% | -25 | -3.6pp |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 12 | 6.7% | 0.6% | - | - | 0.6% | - | - |
| Total | 180 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 259 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -79 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.