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, 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
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Uniting Church
Not stated
Presbyterian
Apostolic Church of Queensland
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.