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 Pioneer (Qld), accounting for 44.3% (1,036 people). This share was higher than Mount Isa (C) (40.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 434 people and 16.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Pioneer (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Pioneer (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 Pioneer (Qld), with comparison markers for Mount Isa (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,036
% of total
44.3%
Change from 2016
+16.6pp
1,036
44.3%
+16.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
467
% of total
20.0%
Change from 2016
-6.2pp
467
20.0%
-6.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
264
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-7.8pp
264
11.3%
-7.8pp
Baptist
2021 count
137
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
137
5.9%
+2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
112
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
112
4.8%
-3.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
75
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
75
3.2%
-0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
30
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
30
1.3%
-0.7pp
Buddhism
2021 count
29
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
29
1.2%
+0.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
25
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
25
1.1%
-0.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
19
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
19
0.8%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+434
+16.6pp
Western Catholic
-103
-6.2pp
Not stated
-152
-7.8pp
Baptist
+63
+2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-71
-3.6pp
Uniting Church
-9
-0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
-14
-0.7pp
Buddhism
+18
+0.7pp
Presbyterian
-17
-0.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-10
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Pioneer (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 | 1,036 | 44.3% | 40.3% | 602 | 27.7% | 27.9% | +434 | +16.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 467 | 20.0% | 22.9% | 570 | 26.2% | 27.4% | -103 | -6.2pp |
| Not stated | 264 | 11.3% | 11.0% | 416 | 19.1% | 14.0% | -152 | -7.8pp |
| Baptist | 137 | 5.9% | 2.4% | 74 | 3.4% | 2.2% | +63 | +2.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 112 | 4.8% | 7.6% | 183 | 8.4% | 11.0% | -71 | -3.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 75 | 3.2% | 2.9% | 84 | 3.9% | 4.2% | -9 | -0.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 30 | 1.3% | 2.8% | 44 | 2.0% | 2.2% | -14 | -0.7pp |
| Buddhism | 29 | 1.2% | 0.6% | 11 | 0.5% | 0.6% | +18 | +0.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 25 | 1.1% | 1.4% | 42 | 1.9% | 2.2% | -17 | -0.8pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 19 | 0.8% | 1.3% | 29 | 1.3% | 1.9% | -10 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 2,337 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,177 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +160 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.