Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Greenmount (Mackay - Qld), accounting for 34.1% (166 people). This share was lower than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 58 people and 11.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Greenmount (Mackay - Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Greenmount (Mackay - Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Greenmount (Mackay - Qld), with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Uniting Church
Christianity, nfd
Presbyterian
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+58
+11.4pp
Western Catholic
-33
-7.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1
-0.1pp
Not stated
+18
+3.6pp
Uniting Church
-22
-4.8pp
Christianity, nfd
-9
-1.9pp
Presbyterian
-1
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Greenmount (Mackay - Qld). 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 | 166 | 34.1% | 36.6% | 108 | 22.7% | 23.6% | +58 | +11.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 127 | 26.1% | 23.6% | 160 | 33.7% | 28.0% | -33 | -7.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 66 | 13.6% | 11.6% | 65 | 13.7% | 16.3% | +1 | -0.1pp |
| Not stated | 49 | 10.1% | 10.2% | 31 | 6.5% | 9.4% | +18 | +3.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 34 | 7.0% | 6.0% | 56 | 11.8% | 8.5% | -22 | -4.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 10 | 2.1% | 2.6% | 19 | 4.0% | 2.7% | -9 | -1.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 2.1% | 1.9% | 11 | 2.3% | 2.9% | -1 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 487 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 475 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +12 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.