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 Rosella, accounting for 40% (30 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (23.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 1,035 people and 19.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Rosella - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Rosella in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Rosella, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
Western Catholic
2021 count
30
% of total
40.0%
Change from 2016
+24.9pp
30
40.0%
+24.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
13
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
+10.5pp
13
17.3%
+10.5pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
10
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-19.6pp
10
13.3%
-19.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-451
+24.9pp
Not stated
-203
+10.5pp
No Religion, so described
-1,035
-19.6pp
Data table
Religion for Rosella. 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 | 30 | 40.0% | 23.6% | 481 | 15.1% | 28.0% | -451 | +24.9pp |
| Not stated | 13 | 17.3% | 10.2% | 216 | 6.8% | 9.4% | -203 | +10.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 10 | 13.3% | 36.6% | 1,045 | 32.9% | 23.6% | -1,035 | -19.6pp |
| Total | 75 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,178 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -3,103 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.