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 Marcus Beach, accounting for 59% (487 people). This share was higher than Noosa (S) (48.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 164 people and 15.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Marcus Beach - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Marcus Beach in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Noosa (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Marcus Beach, with comparison markers for Noosa (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
487
% of total
59.0%
Change from 2016
+15.8pp
487
59.0%
+15.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
111
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
111
13.4%
-3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
85
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
85
10.3%
-4.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
67
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
67
8.1%
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
22
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
22
2.7%
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
12
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
12
1.5%
-1.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
12
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
12
1.5%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+164
+15.8pp
Western Catholic
-13
-3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-27
-4.7pp
Not stated
+6
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
-6
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
-7
-1.0pp
Presbyterian
-4
-0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Marcus Beach. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Noosa (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Noosa (S)% | Count | % | Noosa (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 487 | 59.0% | 48.2% | 323 | 43.2% | 36.9% | +164 | +15.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 111 | 13.4% | 15.1% | 124 | 16.6% | 17.5% | -13 | -3.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 85 | 10.3% | 13.6% | 112 | 15.0% | 17.5% | -27 | -4.7pp |
| Not stated | 67 | 8.1% | 8.0% | 61 | 8.2% | 9.3% | +6 | -0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 22 | 2.7% | 3.1% | 28 | 3.7% | 4.4% | -6 | -1.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 12 | 1.5% | 2.3% | 19 | 2.5% | 2.4% | -7 | -1.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 12 | 1.5% | 2.1% | 16 | 2.1% | 3.1% | -4 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 826 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 748 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +78 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.