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 Glenella, accounting for 32.3% (1,468 people). This share was lower than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 550 people and 11.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Glenella - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Glenella in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Glenella, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,468
% of total
32.3%
Change from 2016
+11.9pp
1,468
32.3%
+11.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,279
% of total
28.2%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
1,279
28.2%
-5.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
541
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
541
11.9%
-3.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
277
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
277
6.1%
-1.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
265
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
265
5.8%
-1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
150
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
150
3.3%
+0.8pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
85
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
85
1.9%
-1.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
76
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
76
1.7%
+0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
58
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
58
1.3%
-0.4pp
Lutheran
2021 count
51
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
51
1.1%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+550
+11.9pp
Western Catholic
-221
-5.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-160
-3.6pp
Uniting Church
-86
-1.9pp
Not stated
-54
-1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+37
+0.8pp
Presbyterian
-52
-1.1pp
Hinduism
+9
+0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-18
-0.4pp
Lutheran
-25
-0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Glenella. 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 | 1,468 | 32.3% | 36.6% | 918 | 20.4% | 23.6% | +550 | +11.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,279 | 28.2% | 23.6% | 1,500 | 33.3% | 28.0% | -221 | -5.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 541 | 11.9% | 11.6% | 701 | 15.5% | 16.3% | -160 | -3.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 277 | 6.1% | 6.0% | 363 | 8.0% | 8.5% | -86 | -1.9pp |
| Not stated | 265 | 5.8% | 10.2% | 319 | 7.1% | 9.4% | -54 | -1.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 150 | 3.3% | 2.6% | 113 | 2.5% | 2.7% | +37 | +0.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 85 | 1.9% | 1.9% | 137 | 3.0% | 2.9% | -52 | -1.1pp |
| Hinduism | 76 | 1.7% | 0.6% | 67 | 1.5% | 0.5% | +9 | +0.2pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 58 | 1.3% | 0.9% | 76 | 1.7% | 1.1% | -18 | -0.4pp |
| Lutheran | 51 | 1.1% | 0.8% | 76 | 1.7% | 1.0% | -25 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 4,543 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,510 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +33 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.