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 Townview, accounting for 41% (847 people). This share was higher than Mount Isa (C) (40.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 253 people and 11.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Townview - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Townview in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Isa (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Townview, with comparison markers for Mount Isa (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
847
% of total
41.0%
Change from 2016
+11.8pp
847
41.0%
+11.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
468
% of total
22.7%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
468
22.7%
-3.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
227
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
227
11.0%
-3.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
145
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
145
7.0%
-2.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
87
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
87
4.2%
+2.0pp
International Network of Churches (Christian Outreach Centres)
2021 count
39
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
39
1.9%
+1.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
35
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
35
1.7%
-1.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
32
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
32
1.5%
-2.9pp
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2021 count
28
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
28
1.4%
+0.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
28
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
28
1.4%
-0.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+253
+11.8pp
Western Catholic
-65
-3.5pp
Not stated
-73
-3.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-52
-2.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+43
+2.0pp
International Network of Churches (Christian Outreach Centres)
+21
+1.0pp
Baptist
-28
-1.4pp
Uniting Church
-58
-2.9pp
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
+17
+0.9pp
Presbyterian
-19
-0.9pp
Data table
Religion for Townview. 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 | 847 | 41.0% | 40.3% | 594 | 29.2% | 27.9% | +253 | +11.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 468 | 22.7% | 22.9% | 533 | 26.2% | 27.4% | -65 | -3.5pp |
| Not stated | 227 | 11.0% | 11.0% | 300 | 14.7% | 14.0% | -73 | -3.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 145 | 7.0% | 7.6% | 197 | 9.7% | 11.0% | -52 | -2.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 87 | 4.2% | 2.8% | 44 | 2.2% | 2.2% | +43 | +2.0pp |
| International Network of Churches (Christian Outreach Centres) | 39 | 1.9% | 0.6% | 18 | 0.9% | 0.3% | +21 | +1.0pp |
| Baptist | 35 | 1.7% | 2.4% | 63 | 3.1% | 2.2% | -28 | -1.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 32 | 1.5% | 2.9% | 90 | 4.4% | 4.2% | -58 | -2.9pp |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 28 | 1.4% | 0.7% | 11 | 0.5% | 0.6% | +17 | +0.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 28 | 1.4% | 1.4% | 47 | 2.3% | 2.2% | -19 | -0.9pp |
| Total | 2,066 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,037 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +29 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.