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 Miles End, accounting for 42.6% (120 people). This share was higher than Mount Isa (C) (40.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 38 people and 10.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Miles End - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Miles End in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Isa (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Miles End, with comparison markers for Mount Isa (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
120
% of total
42.6%
Change from 2016
+10.3pp
120
42.6%
+10.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
62
% of total
22.0%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
62
22.0%
-6.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
25
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
25
8.9%
-2.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
23
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
23
8.2%
-3.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
17
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
17
6.0%
+0.9pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
11
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
11
3.9%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+38
+10.3pp
Western Catholic
-10
-6.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-5
-2.9pp
Not stated
-6
-3.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+4
+0.9pp
Pentecostal, nfd
0
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Miles End. 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 | 120 | 42.6% | 40.3% | 82 | 32.3% | 27.9% | +38 | +10.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 62 | 22.0% | 22.9% | 72 | 28.3% | 27.4% | -10 | -6.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 25 | 8.9% | 7.6% | 30 | 11.8% | 11.0% | -5 | -2.9pp |
| Not stated | 23 | 8.2% | 11.0% | 29 | 11.4% | 14.0% | -6 | -3.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 17 | 6.0% | 2.8% | 13 | 5.1% | 2.2% | +4 | +0.9pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 11 | 3.9% | 1.3% | 11 | 4.3% | 1.9% | 0 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 282 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 254 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +28 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.