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 Mirani, accounting for 40% (720 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 358 people and 16.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mirani - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mirani in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mirani, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
720
% of total
40.0%
Change from 2016
+16.7pp
720
40.0%
+16.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
325
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
+7.9pp
325
18.0%
+7.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
275
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
-7.9pp
275
15.3%
-7.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
214
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
214
11.9%
-5.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
120
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-6.8pp
120
6.7%
-6.8pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
27
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
27
1.5%
-1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
24
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
24
1.3%
-0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
16
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
16
0.9%
-0.3pp
Pentecostal, nec
2021 count
11
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-
11
0.6%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+358
+16.7pp
Not stated
+168
+7.9pp
Western Catholic
-85
-7.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-60
-5.7pp
Uniting Church
-90
-6.8pp
Presbyterian
-17
-1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+3
-0.1pp
Baptist
-2
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Mirani. 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 | 720 | 40.0% | 36.6% | 362 | 23.3% | 23.6% | +358 | +16.7pp |
| Not stated | 325 | 18.0% | 10.2% | 157 | 10.1% | 9.4% | +168 | +7.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 275 | 15.3% | 23.6% | 360 | 23.2% | 28.0% | -85 | -7.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 214 | 11.9% | 11.6% | 274 | 17.6% | 16.3% | -60 | -5.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 120 | 6.7% | 6.0% | 210 | 13.5% | 8.5% | -90 | -6.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 27 | 1.5% | 1.9% | 44 | 2.8% | 2.9% | -17 | -1.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 24 | 1.3% | 2.6% | 21 | 1.4% | 2.7% | +3 | -0.1pp |
| Baptist | 16 | 0.9% | 0.9% | 18 | 1.2% | 1.0% | -2 | -0.3pp |
| Pentecostal, nec | 11 | 0.6% | 0.0% | - | - | 0.0% | - | - |
| Total | 1,802 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,554 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +248 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.