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 Shoal Point, accounting for 43.1% (473 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 199 people and 15.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Shoal Point - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Shoal Point in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Shoal Point, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
473
% of total
43.1%
Change from 2016
+15.1pp
473
43.1%
+15.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
261
% of total
23.8%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
261
23.8%
-3.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
99
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
99
9.0%
-6.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
78
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
78
7.1%
-1.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
73
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
73
6.6%
-2.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
30
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
30
2.7%
+0.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
25
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
25
2.3%
-1.0pp
Lutheran
2021 count
15
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
15
1.4%
-0.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
11
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
11
1.0%
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-
10
0.9%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+199
+15.1pp
Western Catholic
-9
-3.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-52
-6.5pp
Uniting Church
-5
-1.4pp
Not stated
-12
-2.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+10
+0.7pp
Presbyterian
-7
-1.0pp
Lutheran
-4
-0.5pp
Baptist
0
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Shoal Point. 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 | 473 | 43.1% | 36.6% | 274 | 28.0% | 23.6% | +199 | +15.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 261 | 23.8% | 23.6% | 270 | 27.6% | 28.0% | -9 | -3.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 99 | 9.0% | 11.6% | 151 | 15.5% | 16.3% | -52 | -6.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 78 | 7.1% | 6.0% | 83 | 8.5% | 8.5% | -5 | -1.4pp |
| Not stated | 73 | 6.6% | 10.2% | 85 | 8.7% | 9.4% | -12 | -2.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 30 | 2.7% | 2.6% | 20 | 2.0% | 2.7% | +10 | +0.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 25 | 2.3% | 1.9% | 32 | 3.3% | 2.9% | -7 | -1.0pp |
| Lutheran | 15 | 1.4% | 0.8% | 19 | 1.9% | 1.0% | -4 | -0.5pp |
| Baptist | 11 | 1.0% | 0.9% | 11 | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 10 | 0.9% | 0.9% | - | - | 1.1% | - | - |
| Total | 1,098 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 977 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +121 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.