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 Mapoon (S), accounting for 52.1% (219 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (40.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 84 people and 8.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mapoon (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mapoon (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mapoon (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
219
% of total
52.1%
Change from 2016
+8.6pp
219
52.1%
+8.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
84
% of total
20.0%
Change from 2016
+14.2pp
84
20.0%
+14.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
30
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
30
7.1%
-5.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
24
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
24
5.7%
-4.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
17
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
17
4.0%
-1.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
13
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
13
3.1%
-2.7pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+84
+8.6pp
Not stated
+66
+14.2pp
Uniting Church
-9
-5.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-8
-4.6pp
Western Catholic
0
-1.5pp
Presbyterian
-5
-2.7pp
Data table
Religion for Mapoon (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Qld.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 219 | 52.1% | 40.1% | 135 | 43.5% | 27.9% | +84 | +8.6pp |
| Not stated | 84 | 20.0% | 8.8% | 18 | 5.8% | 10.1% | +66 | +14.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 30 | 7.1% | 4.0% | 39 | 12.6% | 5.6% | -9 | -5.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 24 | 5.7% | 12.8% | 32 | 10.3% | 17.1% | -8 | -4.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 17 | 4.0% | 18.7% | 17 | 5.5% | 22.0% | 0 | -1.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 13 | 3.1% | 2.3% | 18 | 5.8% | 3.2% | -5 | -2.7pp |
| Total | 420 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 310 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +110 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.