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 Fisher (Qld), accounting for 25.8% (17 people). This share was lower than Mount Isa (C) (40.3%).
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Fisher (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Fisher (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 Fisher (Qld), with comparison markers for Mount Isa (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
17
% of total
25.8%
Change from 2016
-
17
25.8%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
12
% of total
18.2%
Change from 2016
-
12
18.2%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
11
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
-
11
16.7%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Data table
Religion for Fisher (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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 17 | 25.8% | 40.3% | - | - | 27.9% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 12 | 18.2% | 7.6% | - | - | 11.0% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 11 | 16.7% | 22.9% | - | - | 27.4% | - | - |
| Total | 66 | 100.0% | 100.0% | - | - | 100.0% | - | - |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.