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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Racecourse, accounting for 27.3% (50 people). This share was lower than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 25 people and 12.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Racecourse - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Racecourse in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Racecourse, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
50
% of total
27.3%
Change from 2016
+12.7pp
50
27.3%
+12.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
49
% of total
26.8%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
49
26.8%
-2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
28
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
+5.9pp
28
15.3%
+5.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
15
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
15
8.2%
+2.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
11
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
11
6.0%
+4.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+25
+12.7pp
Western Catholic
-1
-2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+12
+5.9pp
Christianity, nfd
+5
+2.4pp
Baptist
+8
+4.2pp
Data table
Religion for Racecourse. 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 | 50 | 27.3% | 36.6% | 25 | 14.6% | 23.6% | +25 | +12.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 49 | 26.8% | 23.6% | 50 | 29.2% | 28.0% | -1 | -2.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 28 | 15.3% | 11.6% | 16 | 9.4% | 16.3% | +12 | +5.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 15 | 8.2% | 2.6% | 10 | 5.8% | 2.7% | +5 | +2.4pp |
| Baptist | 11 | 6.0% | 0.9% | 3 | 1.8% | 1.0% | +8 | +4.2pp |
| Total | 183 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 171 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +12 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.