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 Netherdale, accounting for 38.9% (51 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 21 people and 12.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Netherdale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Netherdale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Netherdale, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
51
% of total
38.9%
Change from 2016
+12.1pp
51
38.9%
+12.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
34
% of total
26.0%
Change from 2016
-7.0pp
34
26.0%
-7.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
20
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
20
15.3%
+1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
11
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
11
8.4%
-4.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+21
+12.1pp
Western Catholic
-3
-7.0pp
Not stated
+4
+1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-3
-4.1pp
Data table
Religion for Netherdale. 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 | 51 | 38.9% | 36.6% | 30 | 26.8% | 23.6% | +21 | +12.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 34 | 26.0% | 23.6% | 37 | 33.0% | 28.0% | -3 | -7.0pp |
| Not stated | 20 | 15.3% | 10.2% | 16 | 14.3% | 9.4% | +4 | +1.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 11 | 8.4% | 11.6% | 14 | 12.5% | 16.3% | -3 | -4.1pp |
| Total | 131 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 112 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +19 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.