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 Hay Point, accounting for 39.6% (510 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 171 people and 14.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hay Point - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hay Point in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hay Point, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
510
% of total
39.6%
Change from 2016
+14.2pp
510
39.6%
+14.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
233
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
233
18.1%
-5.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
186
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
186
14.4%
-4.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
166
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
166
12.9%
+2.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
74
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
74
5.7%
-2.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
38
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
38
2.9%
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
34
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
34
2.6%
-0.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+171
+14.2pp
Western Catholic
-76
-5.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-72
-4.9pp
Not stated
+20
+2.0pp
Uniting Church
-37
-2.6pp
Presbyterian
-17
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-12
-0.8pp
Data table
Religion for Hay Point. 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 | 510 | 39.6% | 36.6% | 339 | 25.4% | 23.6% | +171 | +14.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 233 | 18.1% | 23.6% | 309 | 23.1% | 28.0% | -76 | -5.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 186 | 14.4% | 11.6% | 258 | 19.3% | 16.3% | -72 | -4.9pp |
| Not stated | 166 | 12.9% | 10.2% | 146 | 10.9% | 9.4% | +20 | +2.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 74 | 5.7% | 6.0% | 111 | 8.3% | 8.5% | -37 | -2.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 38 | 2.9% | 1.9% | 55 | 4.1% | 2.9% | -17 | -1.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 34 | 2.6% | 2.6% | 46 | 3.4% | 2.7% | -12 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 1,289 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,337 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -48 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.