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 Pinevale, accounting for 40% (16 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (23.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 6 people and 7.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Pinevale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Pinevale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pinevale, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
Western Catholic
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+2
+13.1pp
Data table
Religion for Pinevale. 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 | 16 | 40.0% | 23.6% | 14 | 26.9% | 28.0% | +2 | +13.1pp |
| Total | 40 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 52 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -12 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.