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 Habana, accounting for 33.6% (340 people). This share was lower than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 121 people and 10.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Habana - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Habana in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Habana, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
340
% of total
33.6%
Change from 2016
+10.1pp
340
33.6%
+10.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
277
% of total
27.3%
Change from 2016
-6.9pp
277
27.3%
-6.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
127
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
+5.7pp
127
12.5%
+5.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
92
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-6.8pp
92
9.1%
-6.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
53
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
53
5.2%
-3.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
44
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
44
4.3%
+2.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
18
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
18
1.8%
+0.3pp
Lutheran
2021 count
14
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
14
1.4%
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
14
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
14
1.4%
-1.3pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
12
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
12
1.2%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+121
+10.1pp
Western Catholic
-41
-6.9pp
Not stated
+64
+5.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-56
-6.8pp
Uniting Church
-31
-3.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+25
+2.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+4
+0.3pp
Lutheran
-2
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
-11
-1.3pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+5
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Habana. 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 | 340 | 33.6% | 36.6% | 219 | 23.5% | 23.6% | +121 | +10.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 277 | 27.3% | 23.6% | 318 | 34.2% | 28.0% | -41 | -6.9pp |
| Not stated | 127 | 12.5% | 10.2% | 63 | 6.8% | 9.4% | +64 | +5.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 92 | 9.1% | 11.6% | 148 | 15.9% | 16.3% | -56 | -6.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 53 | 5.2% | 6.0% | 84 | 9.0% | 8.5% | -31 | -3.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 44 | 4.3% | 2.6% | 19 | 2.0% | 2.7% | +25 | +2.3pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 18 | 1.8% | 0.9% | 14 | 1.5% | 1.1% | +4 | +0.3pp |
| Lutheran | 14 | 1.4% | 0.8% | 16 | 1.7% | 1.0% | -2 | -0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 14 | 1.4% | 1.9% | 25 | 2.7% | 2.9% | -11 | -1.3pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 12 | 1.2% | 0.4% | 7 | 0.8% | 0.6% | +5 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 1,013 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 930 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +83 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.