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 Sarina Range, accounting for 27.7% (76 people). This share was lower than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 858 people and 5.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Sarina Range - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Sarina Range in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Sarina Range, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
76
% of total
27.7%
Change from 2016
-5.4pp
76
27.7%
-5.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
56
% of total
20.4%
Change from 2016
+4.9pp
56
20.4%
+4.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
47
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
47
17.2%
-1.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
43
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
+6.0pp
43
15.7%
+6.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
31
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+8.0pp
31
11.3%
+8.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
15
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
15
5.5%
+2.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-858
-5.4pp
Western Catholic
-381
+4.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-477
-1.4pp
Not stated
-230
+6.0pp
Uniting Church
-61
+8.0pp
Presbyterian
-77
+2.2pp
Data table
Religion for Sarina Range. 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 | 76 | 27.7% | 36.6% | 934 | 33.1% | 23.6% | -858 | -5.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 56 | 20.4% | 23.6% | 437 | 15.5% | 28.0% | -381 | +4.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 47 | 17.2% | 11.6% | 524 | 18.6% | 16.3% | -477 | -1.4pp |
| Not stated | 43 | 15.7% | 10.2% | 273 | 9.7% | 9.4% | -230 | +6.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 31 | 11.3% | 6.0% | 92 | 3.3% | 8.5% | -61 | +8.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 15 | 5.5% | 1.9% | 92 | 3.3% | 2.9% | -77 | +2.2pp |
| Total | 274 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,822 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2,548 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.