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 Mount Jukes, accounting for 35.8% (130 people). This share was lower than Mackay (R) (36.6%).
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mount Jukes - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mount Jukes in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Jukes, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
130
% of total
35.8%
Change from 2016
-
130
35.8%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
82
% of total
22.6%
Change from 2016
-
82
22.6%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
49
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-
49
13.5%
-
Not stated
2021 count
46
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-87.3pp
46
12.7%
-87.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
18
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-
18
5.0%
-
Lutheran
2021 count
10
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-
10
2.8%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
+38
-87.3pp
Data table
Religion for Mount Jukes. 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 | 130 | 35.8% | 36.6% | - | - | 23.6% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 82 | 22.6% | 23.6% | - | - | 28.0% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 49 | 13.5% | 11.6% | - | - | 16.3% | - | - |
| Not stated | 46 | 12.7% | 10.2% | 8 | 100.0% | 9.4% | +38 | -87.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 18 | 5.0% | 6.0% | - | - | 8.5% | - | - |
| Lutheran | 10 | 2.8% | 0.8% | - | - | 1.0% | - | - |
| Total | 363 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +355 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.