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 Gunpowder, accounting for 21.2% (21 people). This share was lower than Mount Isa (C) (40.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 12 people, while its share fell by 3.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Gunpowder - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Gunpowder in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Isa (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gunpowder, with comparison markers for Mount Isa (C).
Not stated
2021 count
56
% of total
56.6%
Change from 2016
+14.9pp
56
56.6%
+14.9pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
21
% of total
21.2%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
21
21.2%
-3.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
11
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-22.2pp
11
11.1%
-22.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
+41
+14.9pp
No Religion, so described
+12
-3.8pp
Western Catholic
-1
-22.2pp
Data table
Religion for Gunpowder. 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 | |
| Not stated | 56 | 56.6% | 11.0% | 15 | 41.7% | 14.0% | +41 | +14.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 21 | 21.2% | 40.3% | 9 | 25.0% | 27.9% | +12 | -3.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 11 | 11.1% | 22.9% | 12 | 33.3% | 27.4% | -1 | -22.2pp |
| Total | 99 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 36 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +63 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.