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 Mackay Harbour, accounting for 34.2% (231 people). This share was lower than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 105 people and 11.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mackay Harbour - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mackay Harbour in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mackay Harbour, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
231
% of total
34.2%
Change from 2016
+11.5pp
231
34.2%
+11.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
140
% of total
20.7%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
140
20.7%
-0.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
109
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
109
16.1%
-4.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
90
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
90
13.3%
-2.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
39
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
39
5.8%
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
18
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
18
2.7%
+0.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
17
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
17
2.5%
-2.5pp
Islam
2021 count
10
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-
10
1.5%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+105
+11.5pp
Western Catholic
+21
-0.7pp
Not stated
-5
-4.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+2
-2.5pp
Uniting Church
+1
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+5
+0.4pp
Presbyterian
-11
-2.5pp
Data table
Religion for Mackay Harbour. 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 | 231 | 34.2% | 36.6% | 126 | 22.7% | 23.6% | +105 | +11.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 140 | 20.7% | 23.6% | 119 | 21.4% | 28.0% | +21 | -0.7pp |
| Not stated | 109 | 16.1% | 10.2% | 114 | 20.5% | 9.4% | -5 | -4.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 90 | 13.3% | 11.6% | 88 | 15.8% | 16.3% | +2 | -2.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 39 | 5.8% | 6.0% | 38 | 6.8% | 8.5% | +1 | -1.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 18 | 2.7% | 2.6% | 13 | 2.3% | 2.7% | +5 | +0.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 17 | 2.5% | 1.9% | 28 | 5.0% | 2.9% | -11 | -2.5pp |
| Islam | 10 | 1.5% | 0.3% | - | - | 0.3% | - | - |
| Total | 676 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 556 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +120 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.