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 Camooweal, accounting for 27.1% (62 people). This share was lower than Mount Isa (C) (40.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 14 people and 5.2 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Camooweal - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Camooweal in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Isa (C) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Camooweal, with comparison markers for Mount Isa (C).

Camooweal
Mount Isa (C)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

62

% of total

27.1%

Change from 2016

+1.4pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

38

% of total

16.6%

Change from 2016

+5.2pp

Not stated

2021 count

37

% of total

16.2%

Change from 2016

-6.7pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

30

% of total

13.1%

Change from 2016

-1.7pp

Baptist

2021 count

24

% of total

10.5%

Change from 2016

-0.5pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

13

% of total

5.7%

Change from 2016

+2.4pp

Data table

Religion for Camooweal. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mount Isa (C).

Religion for Camooweal. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mount Isa (C).
Religion for Camooweal. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mount Isa (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Mount Isa (C)%Count%Mount Isa (C)%Countpp
No Religion, so described6227.1%40.3%5425.7%27.9%+8+1.4pp
Western Catholic3816.6%22.9%2411.4%27.4%+14+5.2pp
Not stated3716.2%11.0%4822.9%14.0%-11-6.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia3013.1%7.6%3114.8%11.0%-1-1.7pp
Baptist2410.5%2.4%2311.0%2.2%+1-0.5pp
Uniting Church135.7%2.9%73.3%4.2%+6+2.4pp
Total229100.0%100.0%210100.0%100.0%+190.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.