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, accounting for 37.3% (2,091 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 946 people and 16.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Sarina - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Sarina in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Sarina, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,091
% of total
37.3%
Change from 2016
+16.4pp
2,091
37.3%
+16.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,095
% of total
19.5%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
1,095
19.5%
-4.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
853
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
-6.1pp
853
15.2%
-6.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
672
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
672
12.0%
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
343
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
343
6.1%
-3.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
151
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
151
2.7%
-0.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
120
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
120
2.1%
-1.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
41
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
41
0.7%
+0.3pp
Lutheran
2021 count
35
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
35
0.6%
-0.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
23
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
23
0.4%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+946
+16.4pp
Western Catholic
-244
-4.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-316
-6.1pp
Not stated
+18
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
-157
-3.0pp
Christianity, nfd
-21
-0.4pp
Presbyterian
-63
-1.2pp
Baptist
+19
+0.3pp
Lutheran
-24
-0.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-32
-0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Sarina. 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 | 2,091 | 37.3% | 36.6% | 1,145 | 20.9% | 23.6% | +946 | +16.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,095 | 19.5% | 23.6% | 1,339 | 24.4% | 28.0% | -244 | -4.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 853 | 15.2% | 11.6% | 1,169 | 21.3% | 16.3% | -316 | -6.1pp |
| Not stated | 672 | 12.0% | 10.2% | 654 | 11.9% | 9.4% | +18 | +0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 343 | 6.1% | 6.0% | 500 | 9.1% | 8.5% | -157 | -3.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 151 | 2.7% | 2.6% | 172 | 3.1% | 2.7% | -21 | -0.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 120 | 2.1% | 1.9% | 183 | 3.3% | 2.9% | -63 | -1.2pp |
| Baptist | 41 | 0.7% | 0.9% | 22 | 0.4% | 1.0% | +19 | +0.3pp |
| Lutheran | 35 | 0.6% | 0.8% | 59 | 1.1% | 1.0% | -24 | -0.5pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 23 | 0.4% | 0.9% | 55 | 1.0% | 1.1% | -32 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 5,607 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,487 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +120 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.