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 Parkside (Qld), accounting for 40.8% (626 people). This share was higher than Mount Isa (C) (40.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 175 people and 11.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Parkside (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Parkside (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Isa (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Parkside (Qld), with comparison markers for Mount Isa (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
626
% of total
40.8%
Change from 2016
+11.2pp
626
40.8%
+11.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
355
% of total
23.1%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
355
23.1%
-4.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
152
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
152
9.9%
-3.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
125
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
125
8.1%
-2.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
42
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
42
2.7%
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
42
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
42
2.7%
-1.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
32
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
32
2.1%
+0.2pp
International Network of Churches (Christian Outreach Centres)
2021 count
19
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
19
1.2%
+0.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
18
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
18
1.2%
-2.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
13
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
13
0.8%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+175
+11.2pp
Western Catholic
-60
-4.1pp
Not stated
-44
-3.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-36
-2.5pp
Christianity, nfd
-1
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
-20
-1.4pp
Baptist
+3
+0.2pp
International Network of Churches (Christian Outreach Centres)
+12
+0.7pp
Presbyterian
-31
-2.0pp
Buddhism
-1
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Parkside (Qld). 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 | 626 | 40.8% | 40.3% | 451 | 29.6% | 27.9% | +175 | +11.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 355 | 23.1% | 22.9% | 415 | 27.2% | 27.4% | -60 | -4.1pp |
| Not stated | 152 | 9.9% | 11.0% | 196 | 12.9% | 14.0% | -44 | -3.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 125 | 8.1% | 7.6% | 161 | 10.6% | 11.0% | -36 | -2.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 42 | 2.7% | 2.8% | 43 | 2.8% | 2.2% | -1 | -0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 42 | 2.7% | 2.9% | 62 | 4.1% | 4.2% | -20 | -1.4pp |
| Baptist | 32 | 2.1% | 2.4% | 29 | 1.9% | 2.2% | +3 | +0.2pp |
| International Network of Churches (Christian Outreach Centres) | 19 | 1.2% | 0.6% | 7 | 0.5% | 0.3% | +12 | +0.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 18 | 1.2% | 1.4% | 49 | 3.2% | 2.2% | -31 | -2.0pp |
| Buddhism | 13 | 0.8% | 0.6% | 14 | 0.9% | 0.6% | -1 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 1,534 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,523 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +11 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.