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
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
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.