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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Nindaroo, accounting for 32.4% (82 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (23.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 29 people and 10.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Nindaroo - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Nindaroo in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Nindaroo, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
Western Catholic
2021 count
82
% of total
32.4%
Change from 2016
-10.0pp
82
32.4%
-10.0pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
65
% of total
25.7%
Change from 2016
+10.1pp
65
25.7%
+10.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
28
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
28
11.1%
+4.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
26
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-6.2pp
26
10.3%
-6.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
22
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
22
8.7%
+2.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
14
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
14
5.5%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-16
-10.0pp
No Religion, so described
+29
+10.1pp
Uniting Church
+12
+4.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-12
-6.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+7
+2.2pp
Not stated
+1
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Nindaroo. 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 | 82 | 32.4% | 23.6% | 98 | 42.4% | 28.0% | -16 | -10.0pp |
| No Religion, so described | 65 | 25.7% | 36.6% | 36 | 15.6% | 23.6% | +29 | +10.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 28 | 11.1% | 6.0% | 16 | 6.9% | 8.5% | +12 | +4.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 26 | 10.3% | 11.6% | 38 | 16.5% | 16.3% | -12 | -6.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 22 | 8.7% | 2.6% | 15 | 6.5% | 2.7% | +7 | +2.2pp |
| Not stated | 14 | 5.5% | 10.2% | 13 | 5.6% | 9.4% | +1 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 253 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 231 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +22 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.