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, accounting for 40.4% (65 people). This share was similar to Mount Isa (C) (40.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 37 people and 14.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mount Isa - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mount Isa 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, with comparison markers for Mount Isa (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
65
% of total
40.4%
Change from 2016
+14.5pp
65
40.4%
+14.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
39
% of total
24.2%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
39
24.2%
+3.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
38
% of total
23.6%
Change from 2016
-13.4pp
38
23.6%
-13.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+37
+14.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+17
+3.8pp
Western Catholic
-2
-13.4pp
Data table
Religion for Mount Isa. 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 | 65 | 40.4% | 40.3% | 28 | 25.9% | 27.9% | +37 | +14.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 39 | 24.2% | 7.6% | 22 | 20.4% | 11.0% | +17 | +3.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 38 | 23.6% | 22.9% | 40 | 37.0% | 27.4% | -2 | -13.4pp |
| Total | 161 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 108 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +53 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.