Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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
Western Catholic
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Christianity, nfd
International Network of Churches (Christian Outreach Centres)
Baptist
Uniting Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Presbyterian
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.