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 Walkerston, accounting for 34.8% (1,250 people). This share was lower than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,212 people and 25.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Walkerston - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Walkerston in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Walkerston, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,250
% of total
34.8%
Change from 2016
+25.2pp
1,250
34.8%
+25.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,015
% of total
28.2%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
1,015
28.2%
-1.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
398
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-12.9pp
398
11.1%
-12.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
369
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
369
10.3%
+2.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
288
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
288
8.0%
+3.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
65
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-6.8pp
65
1.8%
-6.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
63
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
63
1.8%
-1.0pp
Lutheran
2021 count
33
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-6.4pp
33
0.9%
-6.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
18
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
18
0.5%
-1.5pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
17
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
17
0.5%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,212
+25.2pp
Western Catholic
+898
-1.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+303
-12.9pp
Not stated
+337
+2.2pp
Uniting Church
+270
+3.5pp
Presbyterian
+31
-6.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+52
-1.0pp
Lutheran
+4
-6.4pp
Baptist
+10
-1.5pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+14
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Walkerston. 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 | 1,250 | 34.8% | 36.6% | 38 | 9.6% | 23.6% | +1,212 | +25.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,015 | 28.2% | 23.6% | 117 | 29.5% | 28.0% | +898 | -1.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 398 | 11.1% | 11.6% | 95 | 24.0% | 16.3% | +303 | -12.9pp |
| Not stated | 369 | 10.3% | 10.2% | 32 | 8.1% | 9.4% | +337 | +2.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 288 | 8.0% | 6.0% | 18 | 4.5% | 8.5% | +270 | +3.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 65 | 1.8% | 1.9% | 34 | 8.6% | 2.9% | +31 | -6.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 63 | 1.8% | 2.6% | 11 | 2.8% | 2.7% | +52 | -1.0pp |
| Lutheran | 33 | 0.9% | 0.8% | 29 | 7.3% | 1.0% | +4 | -6.4pp |
| Baptist | 18 | 0.5% | 0.9% | 8 | 2.0% | 1.0% | +10 | -1.5pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 17 | 0.5% | 0.4% | 3 | 0.8% | 0.6% | +14 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 3,595 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 396 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,199 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.