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 Mount Isa (C), accounting for 40.3% (7,538 people). This share was similar to Regional Qld (40.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,331 people and 12.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mount Isa (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mount Isa (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Isa (C), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
7,538
% of total
40.3%
Change from 2016
+12.4pp
7,538
40.3%
+12.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
4,282
% of total
22.9%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
4,282
22.9%
-4.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
2,057
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
2,057
11.0%
-3.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,420
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
1,420
7.6%
-3.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
552
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
552
2.9%
-1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
530
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
530
2.8%
+0.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
458
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
458
2.4%
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
261
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
261
1.4%
-0.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
244
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
244
1.3%
-0.6pp
Hinduism
2021 count
127
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
127
0.7%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,331
+12.4pp
Western Catholic
-829
-4.5pp
Not stated
-550
-3.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-630
-3.4pp
Uniting Church
-229
-1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+111
+0.6pp
Baptist
+55
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
-144
-0.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-104
-0.6pp
Hinduism
-24
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Mount Isa (C). 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 | 7,538 | 40.3% | 40.1% | 5,207 | 27.9% | 27.9% | +2,331 | +12.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 4,282 | 22.9% | 18.7% | 5,111 | 27.4% | 22.0% | -829 | -4.5pp |
| Not stated | 2,057 | 11.0% | 8.8% | 2,607 | 14.0% | 10.1% | -550 | -3.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,420 | 7.6% | 12.8% | 2,050 | 11.0% | 17.1% | -630 | -3.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 552 | 2.9% | 4.0% | 781 | 4.2% | 5.6% | -229 | -1.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 530 | 2.8% | 3.0% | 419 | 2.2% | 3.0% | +111 | +0.6pp |
| Baptist | 458 | 2.4% | 1.4% | 403 | 2.2% | 1.6% | +55 | +0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 261 | 1.4% | 2.3% | 405 | 2.2% | 3.2% | -144 | -0.8pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 244 | 1.3% | 1.1% | 348 | 1.9% | 1.2% | -104 | -0.6pp |
| Hinduism | 127 | 0.7% | 0.7% | 151 | 0.8% | 0.5% | -24 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 18,713 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 18,668 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +45 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.