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 Palmyra (Qld), accounting for 28.3% (71 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (23.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 25 people and 10.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Palmyra (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Palmyra (Qld) 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 Palmyra (Qld), with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Uniting Church
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Christianity, nfd
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-24
-8.4pp
No Religion, so described
+25
+10.4pp
Uniting Church
+3
+1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-18
-6.6pp
Not stated
+1
+0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+10
+4.1pp
Data table
Religion for Palmyra (Qld). 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 | 71 | 28.3% | 23.6% | 95 | 36.7% | 28.0% | -24 | -8.4pp |
| No Religion, so described | 64 | 25.5% | 36.6% | 39 | 15.1% | 23.6% | +25 | +10.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 36 | 14.3% | 6.0% | 33 | 12.7% | 8.5% | +3 | +1.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 27 | 10.8% | 11.6% | 45 | 17.4% | 16.3% | -18 | -6.6pp |
| Not stated | 24 | 9.6% | 10.2% | 23 | 8.9% | 9.4% | +1 | +0.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 18 | 7.2% | 2.6% | 8 | 3.1% | 2.7% | +10 | +4.1pp |
| Total | 251 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 259 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -8 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.