Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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.
This area boundary has changed from 2016 to 2021. As a result, 2016 values are mapped onto 2021 suburb boundaries using ABS concordance.
Boundary change is material, so 2016 change figures should be read as approximate.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Isa City, with comparison markers for Mount Isa (C).
Not stated
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
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.