Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Munbura, accounting for 48.8% (40 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (23.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 13 people and 6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Munbura - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Munbura in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Munbura, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-3
+16.5pp
No Religion, so described
-4
+4.9pp
Data table
Religion for Munbura. 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 40 | 48.8% | 23.6% | 43 | 32.3% | 28.0% | -3 | +16.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 17 | 20.7% | 36.6% | 21 | 15.8% | 23.6% | -4 | +4.9pp |
| Total | 82 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 133 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -51 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.