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 Seaforth (Qld), accounting for 28.4% (226 people). This share was lower than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 55 people and 6.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Seaforth (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Seaforth (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Seaforth (Qld), with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
226
% of total
28.4%
Change from 2016
+6.4pp
226
28.4%
+6.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
181
% of total
22.7%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
181
22.7%
-1.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
138
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
+5.5pp
138
17.3%
+5.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
110
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
110
13.8%
-6.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
66
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
66
8.3%
-2.8pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
23
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
23
2.9%
-1.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
12
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
12
1.5%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+55
+6.4pp
Western Catholic
-7
-1.5pp
Not stated
+46
+5.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-44
-6.0pp
Uniting Church
-20
-2.8pp
Presbyterian
-14
-1.9pp
Christianity, nfd
+2
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Seaforth (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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 226 | 28.4% | 36.6% | 171 | 22.0% | 23.6% | +55 | +6.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 181 | 22.7% | 23.6% | 188 | 24.2% | 28.0% | -7 | -1.5pp |
| Not stated | 138 | 17.3% | 10.2% | 92 | 11.8% | 9.4% | +46 | +5.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 110 | 13.8% | 11.6% | 154 | 19.8% | 16.3% | -44 | -6.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 66 | 8.3% | 6.0% | 86 | 11.1% | 8.5% | -20 | -2.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 23 | 2.9% | 1.9% | 37 | 4.8% | 2.9% | -14 | -1.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 12 | 1.5% | 2.6% | 10 | 1.3% | 2.7% | +2 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 797 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 777 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +20 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.