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 The Leap, accounting for 29.7% (196 people). This share was lower than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 57 people and 7.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
The Leap - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for The Leap in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for The Leap, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
196
% of total
29.7%
Change from 2016
+7.5pp
196
29.7%
+7.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
192
% of total
29.1%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
192
29.1%
-2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
82
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
82
12.4%
-4.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
63
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
63
9.5%
+0.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
54
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
54
8.2%
+0.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
17
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
17
2.6%
-1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
12
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
12
1.8%
-1.1pp
International Network of Churches (Christian Outreach Centres)
2021 count
10
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-
10
1.5%
-
Apostolic Church of Queensland
2021 count
10
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
10
1.5%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+57
+7.5pp
Western Catholic
-5
-2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-26
-4.8pp
Not stated
+7
+0.6pp
Uniting Church
+7
+0.7pp
Presbyterian
-6
-1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-6
-1.1pp
Apostolic Church of Queensland
+2
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for The Leap. 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 | 196 | 29.7% | 36.6% | 139 | 22.2% | 23.6% | +57 | +7.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 192 | 29.1% | 23.6% | 197 | 31.4% | 28.0% | -5 | -2.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 82 | 12.4% | 11.6% | 108 | 17.2% | 16.3% | -26 | -4.8pp |
| Not stated | 63 | 9.5% | 10.2% | 56 | 8.9% | 9.4% | +7 | +0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 54 | 8.2% | 6.0% | 47 | 7.5% | 8.5% | +7 | +0.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 17 | 2.6% | 1.9% | 23 | 3.7% | 2.9% | -6 | -1.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 12 | 1.8% | 2.6% | 18 | 2.9% | 2.7% | -6 | -1.1pp |
| International Network of Churches (Christian Outreach Centres) | 10 | 1.5% | 0.0% | - | - | 0.0% | - | - |
| Apostolic Church of Queensland | 10 | 1.5% | 0.2% | 8 | 1.3% | 0.3% | +2 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 660 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 627 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +33 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.