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 McKinlay (S), accounting for 26.9% (227 people). This share was lower than Regional Qld (40.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 73 people and 7.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
McKinlay (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for McKinlay (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for McKinlay (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
227
% of total
26.9%
Change from 2016
+7.2pp
227
26.9%
+7.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
190
% of total
22.5%
Change from 2016
-5.4pp
190
22.5%
-5.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
164
% of total
19.4%
Change from 2016
+9.8pp
164
19.4%
+9.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
159
% of total
18.8%
Change from 2016
-7.4pp
159
18.8%
-7.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
46
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
46
5.4%
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
16
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
16
1.9%
-0.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
15
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
15
1.8%
-2.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+73
+7.2pp
Western Catholic
-28
-5.4pp
Not stated
+89
+9.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-46
-7.4pp
Uniting Church
-6
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-6
-0.9pp
Presbyterian
-18
-2.4pp
Data table
Religion for McKinlay (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 | 227 | 26.9% | 40.1% | 154 | 19.7% | 27.9% | +73 | +7.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 190 | 22.5% | 18.7% | 218 | 27.9% | 22.0% | -28 | -5.4pp |
| Not stated | 164 | 19.4% | 8.8% | 75 | 9.6% | 10.1% | +89 | +9.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 159 | 18.8% | 12.8% | 205 | 26.2% | 17.1% | -46 | -7.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 46 | 5.4% | 4.0% | 52 | 6.6% | 5.6% | -6 | -1.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 16 | 1.9% | 3.0% | 22 | 2.8% | 3.0% | -6 | -0.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 15 | 1.8% | 2.3% | 33 | 4.2% | 3.2% | -18 | -2.4pp |
| Total | 845 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 782 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +63 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.