Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Sunnyside (Qld), accounting for 35.4% (45 people). This share was lower than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 19 people and 17 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Sunnyside (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Sunnyside (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Sunnyside (Qld), with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+19
+17.0pp
Western Catholic
-2
+1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+3
+3.7pp
Data table
Religion for Sunnyside (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 | 45 | 35.4% | 36.6% | 26 | 18.4% | 23.6% | +19 | +17.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 33 | 26.0% | 23.6% | 35 | 24.8% | 28.0% | -2 | +1.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 21 | 16.5% | 11.6% | 18 | 12.8% | 16.3% | +3 | +3.7pp |
| Total | 127 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 141 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -14 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.