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 Pleystowe, accounting for 34.6% (141 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (23.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 33 people and 6.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Pleystowe - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Pleystowe in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pleystowe, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
Western Catholic
2021 count
141
% of total
34.6%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
141
34.6%
-4.6pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
90
% of total
22.1%
Change from 2016
+6.3pp
90
22.1%
+6.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
57
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
57
14.0%
+0.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
50
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
+5.1pp
50
12.3%
+5.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
37
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
37
9.1%
-4.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
22
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
22
5.4%
+1.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
0
-4.6pp
No Religion, so described
+33
+6.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+9
+0.7pp
Not stated
+24
+5.1pp
Uniting Church
-12
-4.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+8
+1.5pp
Data table
Religion for Pleystowe. 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 | 141 | 34.6% | 23.6% | 141 | 39.2% | 28.0% | 0 | -4.6pp |
| No Religion, so described | 90 | 22.1% | 36.6% | 57 | 15.8% | 23.6% | +33 | +6.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 57 | 14.0% | 11.6% | 48 | 13.3% | 16.3% | +9 | +0.7pp |
| Not stated | 50 | 12.3% | 10.2% | 26 | 7.2% | 9.4% | +24 | +5.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 37 | 9.1% | 6.0% | 49 | 13.6% | 8.5% | -12 | -4.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 22 | 5.4% | 2.6% | 14 | 3.9% | 2.7% | +8 | +1.5pp |
| Total | 408 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 360 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +48 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.