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 Ossa, accounting for 28.2% (69 people). This share was lower than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 59 people and 23.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mount Ossa - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mount Ossa in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Ossa, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
69
% of total
28.2%
Change from 2016
+8.7pp
69
28.2%
+8.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
68
% of total
27.8%
Change from 2016
+23.1pp
68
27.8%
+23.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
45
% of total
18.4%
Change from 2016
+7.3pp
45
18.4%
+7.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
23
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
23
9.4%
+2.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
23
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
23
9.4%
+2.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+32
+8.7pp
Western Catholic
+59
+23.1pp
Not stated
+24
+7.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+9
+2.0pp
Uniting Church
+9
+2.0pp
Data table
Religion for Mount Ossa. 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 | 69 | 28.2% | 36.6% | 37 | 19.5% | 23.6% | +32 | +8.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 68 | 27.8% | 23.6% | 9 | 4.7% | 28.0% | +59 | +23.1pp |
| Not stated | 45 | 18.4% | 10.2% | 21 | 11.1% | 9.4% | +24 | +7.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 23 | 9.4% | 11.6% | 14 | 7.4% | 16.3% | +9 | +2.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 23 | 9.4% | 6.0% | 14 | 7.4% | 8.5% | +9 | +2.0pp |
| Total | 245 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 190 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +55 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.