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 Mia Mia (Qld), accounting for 27.9% (31 people). This share was lower than Mackay (R) (36.6%).
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mia Mia (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mia Mia (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mia Mia (Qld), with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
31
% of total
27.9%
Change from 2016
-
31
27.9%
-
Not stated
2021 count
31
% of total
27.9%
Change from 2016
-
31
27.9%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
26
% of total
23.4%
Change from 2016
-
26
23.4%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
12
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-
12
10.8%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Data table
Religion for Mia Mia (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 | 31 | 27.9% | 36.6% | - | - | 23.6% | - | - |
| Not stated | 31 | 27.9% | 10.2% | - | - | 9.4% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 26 | 23.4% | 23.6% | - | - | 28.0% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 12 | 10.8% | 11.6% | - | - | 16.3% | - | - |
| Total | 111 | 100.0% | 100.0% | - | - | 100.0% | - | - |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.