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 Grasstree Beach, accounting for 42.1% (299 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 137 people and 20.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Grasstree Beach - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Grasstree Beach in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Grasstree Beach, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
299
% of total
42.1%
Change from 2016
+20.1pp
299
42.1%
+20.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
150
% of total
21.1%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
150
21.1%
-4.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
113
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
113
15.9%
-5.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
63
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
63
8.9%
-2.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
40
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
40
5.6%
-3.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
10
1.4%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+137
+20.1pp
Western Catholic
-39
-4.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-48
-5.9pp
Not stated
-22
-2.6pp
Uniting Church
-25
-3.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-1
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Grasstree Beach. 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 | 299 | 42.1% | 36.6% | 162 | 22.0% | 23.6% | +137 | +20.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 150 | 21.1% | 23.6% | 189 | 25.6% | 28.0% | -39 | -4.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 113 | 15.9% | 11.6% | 161 | 21.8% | 16.3% | -48 | -5.9pp |
| Not stated | 63 | 8.9% | 10.2% | 85 | 11.5% | 9.4% | -22 | -2.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 40 | 5.6% | 6.0% | 65 | 8.8% | 8.5% | -25 | -3.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 10 | 1.4% | 2.6% | 11 | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 710 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 739 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -29 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.