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 City, accounting for 27.2% (46 people). This share was lower than Mount Isa (C) (40.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 10 people, while its share fell by 0.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mount Isa City - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mount Isa City in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Isa (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Isa City, with comparison markers for Mount Isa (C).
Not stated
2021 count
67
% of total
39.6%
Change from 2016
+15.5pp
67
39.6%
+15.5pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
46
% of total
27.2%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
46
27.2%
-0.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
24
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
-10.9pp
24
14.2%
-10.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
+36
+15.5pp
No Religion, so described
+10
-0.8pp
Western Catholic
-8
-10.9pp
Data table
Religion for Mount Isa City. 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 | 67 | 39.6% | 11.0% | 31 | 24.1% | 14.0% | +36 | +15.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 46 | 27.2% | 40.3% | 36 | 28.0% | 27.9% | +10 | -0.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 24 | 14.2% | 22.9% | 32 | 25.1% | 27.4% | -8 | -10.9pp |
| Total | 169 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 128 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +41 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.