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 Midge Point, accounting for 37.4% (157 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 2,183 people, while its share rose by 1.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Midge Point - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Midge Point in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Midge Point, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
157
% of total
37.4%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
157
37.4%
+1.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
90
% of total
21.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
90
21.4%
-0.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
55
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
55
13.1%
-1.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
46
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
46
11.0%
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
40
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+6.2pp
40
9.5%
+6.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
10
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
10
2.4%
+0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
10
2.4%
+1.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-2,183
+1.5pp
Western Catholic
-1,359
-0.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-875
-1.2pp
Not stated
-699
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
-176
+6.2pp
Presbyterian
-135
+0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-24
+1.9pp
Data table
Religion for Midge 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 | 157 | 37.4% | 36.6% | 2,340 | 35.9% | 23.6% | -2,183 | +1.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 90 | 21.4% | 23.6% | 1,449 | 22.2% | 28.0% | -1,359 | -0.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 55 | 13.1% | 11.6% | 930 | 14.3% | 16.3% | -875 | -1.2pp |
| Not stated | 46 | 11.0% | 10.2% | 745 | 11.4% | 9.4% | -699 | -0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 40 | 9.5% | 6.0% | 216 | 3.3% | 8.5% | -176 | +6.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 2.4% | 1.9% | 145 | 2.2% | 2.9% | -135 | +0.2pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 10 | 2.4% | 0.9% | 34 | 0.5% | 1.1% | -24 | +1.9pp |
| Total | 420 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,513 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -6,093 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.