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 Oakenden, accounting for 34.4% (148 people). This share was lower than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 60 people and 13.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Oakenden - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Oakenden in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Oakenden, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
148
% of total
34.4%
Change from 2016
+13.8pp
148
34.4%
+13.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
147
% of total
34.2%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
147
34.2%
-1.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
51
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
51
11.9%
-5.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
29
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
29
6.7%
-0.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
12
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
12
2.8%
-4.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
10
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
10
2.3%
-1.4pp
Apostolic Church of Queensland
2021 count
10
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
10
2.3%
+1.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+60
+13.8pp
Western Catholic
-7
-1.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-21
-5.0pp
Uniting Church
-2
-0.6pp
Not stated
-19
-4.5pp
Presbyterian
-6
-1.4pp
Apostolic Church of Queensland
+5
+1.1pp
Data table
Religion for Oakenden. 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 | 148 | 34.4% | 36.6% | 88 | 20.6% | 23.6% | +60 | +13.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 147 | 34.2% | 23.6% | 154 | 36.1% | 28.0% | -7 | -1.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 51 | 11.9% | 11.6% | 72 | 16.9% | 16.3% | -21 | -5.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 29 | 6.7% | 6.0% | 31 | 7.3% | 8.5% | -2 | -0.6pp |
| Not stated | 12 | 2.8% | 10.2% | 31 | 7.3% | 9.4% | -19 | -4.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 2.3% | 1.9% | 16 | 3.7% | 2.9% | -6 | -1.4pp |
| Apostolic Church of Queensland | 10 | 2.3% | 0.2% | 5 | 1.2% | 0.3% | +5 | +1.1pp |
| Total | 430 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 427 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.