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 Breakaway, accounting for 33.5% (66 people). This share was lower than Mount Isa (C) (40.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 22 people and 9.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Breakaway - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Breakaway in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Isa (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Breakaway, with comparison markers for Mount Isa (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
66
% of total
33.5%
Change from 2016
+11.6pp
66
33.5%
+11.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
45
% of total
22.8%
Change from 2016
-9.1pp
45
22.8%
-9.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
30
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
30
15.2%
-3.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
26
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
+9.4pp
26
13.2%
+9.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
14
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
14
7.1%
+0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-
10
5.1%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+20
+11.6pp
Western Catholic
-22
-9.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-10
-3.8pp
Not stated
+18
+9.4pp
Uniting Church
0
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Breakaway. 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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 66 | 33.5% | 40.3% | 46 | 21.9% | 27.9% | +20 | +11.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 45 | 22.8% | 22.9% | 67 | 31.9% | 27.4% | -22 | -9.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 30 | 15.2% | 7.6% | 40 | 19.0% | 11.0% | -10 | -3.8pp |
| Not stated | 26 | 13.2% | 11.0% | 8 | 3.8% | 14.0% | +18 | +9.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 14 | 7.1% | 2.9% | 14 | 6.7% | 4.2% | 0 | +0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 10 | 5.1% | 2.8% | - | - | 2.2% | - | - |
| Total | 197 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 210 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -13 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.