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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Mica Creek, accounting for 41.3% (76 people). This share was higher than Mount Isa (C) (22.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 22 people and 12.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mica Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mica Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Isa (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mica Creek, with comparison markers for Mount Isa (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
76
% of total
41.3%
Change from 2016
+6.4pp
76
41.3%
+6.4pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
52
% of total
28.3%
Change from 2016
+12.9pp
52
28.3%
+12.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
21
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
21
11.4%
-3.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
11
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-13.0pp
11
6.0%
-13.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+8
+6.4pp
No Religion, so described
+22
+12.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-8
-3.5pp
Not stated
-26
-13.0pp
Data table
Religion for Mica Creek. 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 76 | 41.3% | 22.9% | 68 | 34.9% | 27.4% | +8 | +6.4pp |
| No Religion, so described | 52 | 28.3% | 40.3% | 30 | 15.4% | 27.9% | +22 | +12.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 21 | 11.4% | 7.6% | 29 | 14.9% | 11.0% | -8 | -3.5pp |
| Not stated | 11 | 6.0% | 11.0% | 37 | 19.0% | 14.0% | -26 | -13.0pp |
| Total | 184 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 195 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -11 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.