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 Pinnacle (Qld), accounting for 32.1% (68 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (23.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 15 people and 7.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Pinnacle (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Pinnacle (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pinnacle (Qld), with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
Western Catholic
2021 count
68
% of total
32.1%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
68
32.1%
+3.4pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
56
% of total
26.4%
Change from 2016
+5.8pp
56
26.4%
+5.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
30
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
30
14.2%
+3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
25
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-7.3pp
25
11.8%
-7.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
20
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
+5.1pp
20
9.4%
+5.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+8
+3.4pp
No Religion, so described
+13
+5.8pp
Uniting Church
+7
+3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-15
-7.3pp
Not stated
+11
+5.1pp
Data table
Religion for Pinnacle (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 | 68 | 32.1% | 23.6% | 60 | 28.7% | 28.0% | +8 | +3.4pp |
| No Religion, so described | 56 | 26.4% | 36.6% | 43 | 20.6% | 23.6% | +13 | +5.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 30 | 14.2% | 6.0% | 23 | 11.0% | 8.5% | +7 | +3.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 25 | 11.8% | 11.6% | 40 | 19.1% | 16.3% | -15 | -7.3pp |
| Not stated | 20 | 9.4% | 10.2% | 9 | 4.3% | 9.4% | +11 | +5.1pp |
| Total | 212 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 209 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.