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 Hampden (Qld), accounting for 37.5% (218 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 3,290 people, while its share rose by 5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hampden (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hampden (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hampden (Qld), with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
218
% of total
37.5%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
218
37.5%
+5.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
168
% of total
28.9%
Change from 2016
+12.6pp
168
28.9%
+12.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
61
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
61
10.5%
-0.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
55
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
55
9.5%
-5.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
36
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
36
6.2%
-2.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
16
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
16
2.7%
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
11
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
11
1.9%
-1.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-3,290
+5.0pp
Western Catholic
-1,594
+12.6pp
Not stated
-1,129
-0.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,541
-5.3pp
Uniting Church
-850
-2.0pp
Presbyterian
-280
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
-400
-1.9pp
Data table
Religion for Hampden (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 | 218 | 37.5% | 36.6% | 3,508 | 32.5% | 23.6% | -3,290 | +5.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 168 | 28.9% | 23.6% | 1,762 | 16.3% | 28.0% | -1,594 | +12.6pp |
| Not stated | 61 | 10.5% | 10.2% | 1,190 | 11.0% | 9.4% | -1,129 | -0.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 55 | 9.5% | 11.6% | 1,596 | 14.8% | 16.3% | -1,541 | -5.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 36 | 6.2% | 6.0% | 886 | 8.2% | 8.5% | -850 | -2.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 16 | 2.7% | 1.9% | 296 | 2.7% | 2.9% | -280 | 0.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 11 | 1.9% | 2.6% | 411 | 3.8% | 2.7% | -400 | -1.9pp |
| Total | 582 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10,807 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -10,225 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.