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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Homebush (Qld), accounting for 30.6% (82 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (23.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 35 people and 12.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Homebush (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Homebush (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Homebush (Qld), with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
Western Catholic
2021 count
82
% of total
30.6%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
82
30.6%
-2.1pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
71
% of total
26.5%
Change from 2016
+12.8pp
71
26.5%
+12.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
46
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
46
17.2%
+3.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
25
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-9.3pp
25
9.3%
-9.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
19
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
19
7.1%
-4.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
14
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
14
5.2%
+4.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-4
-2.1pp
No Religion, so described
+35
+12.8pp
Uniting Church
+10
+3.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-24
-9.3pp
Not stated
-12
-4.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+11
+4.1pp
Data table
Religion for Homebush (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 | |
| Western Catholic | 82 | 30.6% | 23.6% | 86 | 32.7% | 28.0% | -4 | -2.1pp |
| No Religion, so described | 71 | 26.5% | 36.6% | 36 | 13.7% | 23.6% | +35 | +12.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 46 | 17.2% | 6.0% | 36 | 13.7% | 8.5% | +10 | +3.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 25 | 9.3% | 11.6% | 49 | 18.6% | 16.3% | -24 | -9.3pp |
| Not stated | 19 | 7.1% | 10.2% | 31 | 11.8% | 9.4% | -12 | -4.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 14 | 5.2% | 2.6% | 3 | 1.1% | 2.7% | +11 | +4.1pp |
| Total | 268 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 263 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.