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 Napranum (S), accounting for 40.5% (358 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (40.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 56 people and 3.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Napranum (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Napranum (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Napranum (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
358
% of total
40.5%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
358
40.5%
-3.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
194
% of total
22.0%
Change from 2016
+10.2pp
194
22.0%
+10.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
171
% of total
19.4%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
171
19.4%
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
59
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
59
6.7%
+2.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
26
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
26
2.9%
+0.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
22
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
22
2.5%
-1.1pp
United Pentecostal
2021 count
17
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
17
1.9%
-1.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
10
1.1%
+0.6pp
Pentecostal, nec
2021 count
10
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-
10
1.1%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-56
-3.5pp
Not stated
+83
+10.2pp
Uniting Church
-36
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+18
+2.3pp
Presbyterian
+3
+0.5pp
Western Catholic
-12
-1.1pp
United Pentecostal
-18
-1.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+5
+0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Napranum (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Qld.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 358 | 40.5% | 40.1% | 414 | 44.0% | 27.9% | -56 | -3.5pp |
| Not stated | 194 | 22.0% | 8.8% | 111 | 11.8% | 10.1% | +83 | +10.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 171 | 19.4% | 4.0% | 207 | 22.0% | 5.6% | -36 | -2.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 59 | 6.7% | 12.8% | 41 | 4.4% | 17.1% | +18 | +2.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 26 | 2.9% | 2.3% | 23 | 2.4% | 3.2% | +3 | +0.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 22 | 2.5% | 18.7% | 34 | 3.6% | 22.0% | -12 | -1.1pp |
| United Pentecostal | 17 | 1.9% | 0.0% | 35 | 3.7% | 0.0% | -18 | -1.8pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 10 | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5 | 0.5% | 1.2% | +5 | +0.6pp |
| Pentecostal, nec | 10 | 1.1% | 0.0% | - | - | 0.0% | - | - |
| Total | 883 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 940 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -57 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.