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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Barkly (Qld), accounting for 55% (11 people). This share was higher than Mount Isa (C) (7.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 2 people and 14.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Barkly (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Barkly (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Isa (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Barkly (Qld), with comparison markers for Mount Isa (C).
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
11
% of total
55.0%
Change from 2016
+14.1pp
11
55.0%
+14.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
+2
+14.1pp
Data table
Religion for Barkly (Qld). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mount Isa (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mount Isa (C)% | Count | % | Mount Isa (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 11 | 55.0% | 7.6% | 9 | 40.9% | 11.0% | +2 | +14.1pp |
| Total | 20 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 22 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.