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 Haliday Bay, accounting for 24.2% (40 people). This share was lower than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 11 people and 6.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Haliday Bay - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Haliday Bay in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Haliday Bay, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
40
% of total
24.2%
Change from 2016
+6.7pp
40
24.2%
+6.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
36
% of total
21.8%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
36
21.8%
+2.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
32
% of total
19.4%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
32
19.4%
-6.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
24
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
+7.9pp
24
14.5%
+7.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
17
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
17
10.3%
-3.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
10
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
10
6.1%
-2.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+11
+6.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+4
+2.5pp
Western Catholic
-11
-6.5pp
Not stated
+13
+7.9pp
Uniting Church
-5
-3.0pp
Presbyterian
-4
-2.3pp
Data table
Religion for Haliday Bay. 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 | 40 | 24.2% | 36.6% | 29 | 17.5% | 23.6% | +11 | +6.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 36 | 21.8% | 11.6% | 32 | 19.3% | 16.3% | +4 | +2.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 32 | 19.4% | 23.6% | 43 | 25.9% | 28.0% | -11 | -6.5pp |
| Not stated | 24 | 14.5% | 10.2% | 11 | 6.6% | 9.4% | +13 | +7.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 17 | 10.3% | 6.0% | 22 | 13.3% | 8.5% | -5 | -3.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 6.1% | 1.9% | 14 | 8.4% | 2.9% | -4 | -2.3pp |
| Total | 165 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 166 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.