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 Richmond (Mackay - Qld), accounting for 38% (323 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (23.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 2,109 people and 12.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Richmond (Mackay - Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Richmond (Mackay - Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Richmond (Mackay - Qld), with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
Western Catholic
2021 count
323
% of total
38.0%
Change from 2016
+16.1pp
323
38.0%
+16.1pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
252
% of total
29.7%
Change from 2016
-12.8pp
252
29.7%
-12.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
96
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
96
11.3%
+2.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
44
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
44
5.2%
+2.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
36
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-6.9pp
36
4.2%
-6.9pp
Islam
2021 count
20
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
20
2.4%
+1.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
17
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
17
2.0%
+0.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
17
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
17
2.0%
+0.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
12
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
12
1.4%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-896
+16.1pp
No Religion, so described
-2,109
-12.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-422
+2.0pp
Uniting Church
-99
+2.6pp
Not stated
-579
-6.9pp
Islam
-21
+1.7pp
Presbyterian
-75
+0.3pp
Hinduism
-64
+0.5pp
Baptist
-40
+0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Richmond (Mackay - 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 | 323 | 38.0% | 23.6% | 1,219 | 21.9% | 28.0% | -896 | +16.1pp |
| No Religion, so described | 252 | 29.7% | 36.6% | 2,361 | 42.5% | 23.6% | -2,109 | -12.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 96 | 11.3% | 11.6% | 518 | 9.3% | 16.3% | -422 | +2.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 44 | 5.2% | 6.0% | 143 | 2.6% | 8.5% | -99 | +2.6pp |
| Not stated | 36 | 4.2% | 10.2% | 615 | 11.1% | 9.4% | -579 | -6.9pp |
| Islam | 20 | 2.4% | 0.3% | 41 | 0.7% | 0.3% | -21 | +1.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 17 | 2.0% | 1.9% | 92 | 1.7% | 2.9% | -75 | +0.3pp |
| Hinduism | 17 | 2.0% | 0.6% | 81 | 1.5% | 0.5% | -64 | +0.5pp |
| Baptist | 12 | 1.4% | 0.9% | 52 | 0.9% | 1.0% | -40 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 849 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,559 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -4,710 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.