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 Slade Point, accounting for 43.6% (1,498 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,222 people and 11.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Slade Point - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Slade Point in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Slade Point, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,498
% of total
43.6%
Change from 2016
+11.2pp
1,498
43.6%
+11.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
598
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
-6.9pp
598
17.4%
-6.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
440
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
-6.7pp
440
12.8%
-6.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
333
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
333
9.7%
+2.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
141
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
141
4.1%
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
79
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
79
2.3%
-0.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
79
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
79
2.3%
+0.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
41
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-
41
1.2%
-
Seventh-day Adventist
2021 count
32
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-
32
0.9%
-
Inadequately described
2021 count
27
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
27
0.8%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,222
+11.2pp
Western Catholic
+391
-6.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+274
-6.7pp
Not stated
+268
+2.1pp
Uniting Church
+104
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+54
-0.6pp
Presbyterian
+65
+0.7pp
Inadequately described
+24
+0.4pp
Lutheran
+13
-0.8pp
Baptist
+14
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Slade 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 | 1,498 | 43.6% | 36.6% | 276 | 32.4% | 23.6% | +1,222 | +11.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 598 | 17.4% | 23.6% | 207 | 24.3% | 28.0% | +391 | -6.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 440 | 12.8% | 11.6% | 166 | 19.5% | 16.3% | +274 | -6.7pp |
| Not stated | 333 | 9.7% | 10.2% | 65 | 7.6% | 9.4% | +268 | +2.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 141 | 4.1% | 6.0% | 37 | 4.3% | 8.5% | +104 | -0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 79 | 2.3% | 2.6% | 25 | 2.9% | 2.7% | +54 | -0.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 79 | 2.3% | 1.9% | 14 | 1.6% | 2.9% | +65 | +0.7pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 41 | 1.2% | 0.9% | - | - | 1.1% | - | - |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 32 | 0.9% | 0.6% | - | - | 0.6% | - | - |
| Inadequately described | 27 | 0.8% | 0.3% | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% | +24 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 3,436 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 851 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,585 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.