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 Laguna Quays, accounting for 41.3% (38 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 16 people and 6.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Laguna Quays - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Laguna Quays in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Laguna Quays, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Not stated
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+16
+6.4pp
Western Catholic
+7
+0.1pp
Not stated
-1
-7.6pp
Data table
Religion for Laguna Quays. 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 | 38 | 41.3% | 36.6% | 22 | 34.9% | 23.6% | +16 | +6.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 22 | 23.9% | 23.6% | 15 | 23.8% | 28.0% | +7 | +0.1pp |
| Not stated | 12 | 13.0% | 10.2% | 13 | 20.6% | 9.4% | -1 | -7.6pp |
| Total | 92 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 63 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +29 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.