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 Sandiford, accounting for 32.7% (56 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (23.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 19 people and 11.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Sandiford - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Sandiford in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Sandiford, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
Western Catholic
2021 count
56
% of total
32.7%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
56
32.7%
-1.0pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
48
% of total
28.1%
Change from 2016
+11.2pp
48
28.1%
+11.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
24
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
24
14.0%
+1.2pp
Seventh-day Adventist
2021 count
14
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
14
8.2%
+4.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
11
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-8.7pp
11
6.4%
-8.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
10
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
10
5.8%
-1.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-2
-1.0pp
No Religion, so described
+19
+11.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+2
+1.2pp
Seventh-day Adventist
+8
+4.7pp
Uniting Church
-15
-8.7pp
Not stated
-2
-1.2pp
Data table
Religion for Sandiford. 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 | 56 | 32.7% | 23.6% | 58 | 33.7% | 28.0% | -2 | -1.0pp |
| No Religion, so described | 48 | 28.1% | 36.6% | 29 | 16.9% | 23.6% | +19 | +11.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 24 | 14.0% | 11.6% | 22 | 12.8% | 16.3% | +2 | +1.2pp |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 14 | 8.2% | 0.6% | 6 | 3.5% | 0.6% | +8 | +4.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 6.4% | 6.0% | 26 | 15.1% | 8.5% | -15 | -8.7pp |
| Not stated | 10 | 5.8% | 10.2% | 12 | 7.0% | 9.4% | -2 | -1.2pp |
| Total | 171 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 172 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.