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 Martin, accounting for 32.1% (62 people). This share was lower than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 22 people and 8.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mount Martin - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mount Martin in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Martin, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
62
% of total
32.1%
Change from 2016
+8.1pp
62
32.1%
+8.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
35
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
35
18.1%
-1.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
28
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
-8.3pp
28
14.5%
-8.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
26
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
26
13.5%
+2.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
11
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-7.5pp
11
5.7%
-7.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+22
+8.1pp
Uniting Church
+2
-1.7pp
Western Catholic
-10
-8.3pp
Not stated
+7
+2.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-11
-7.5pp
Data table
Religion for Mount Martin. 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 | 62 | 32.1% | 36.6% | 40 | 24.0% | 23.6% | +22 | +8.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 35 | 18.1% | 6.0% | 33 | 19.8% | 8.5% | +2 | -1.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 28 | 14.5% | 23.6% | 38 | 22.8% | 28.0% | -10 | -8.3pp |
| Not stated | 26 | 13.5% | 10.2% | 19 | 11.4% | 9.4% | +7 | +2.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 11 | 5.7% | 11.6% | 22 | 13.2% | 16.3% | -11 | -7.5pp |
| Total | 193 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 167 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +26 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.