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 North Burnett (R), accounting for 32.3% (3,250 people). This share was lower than Regional Qld (40.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,049 people and 11.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
North Burnett (R) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for North Burnett (R) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for North Burnett (R), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,250
% of total
32.3%
Change from 2016
+11.3pp
3,250
32.3%
+11.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,967
% of total
19.5%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
1,967
19.5%
-5.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,386
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
1,386
13.8%
-1.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,278
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
1,278
12.7%
-0.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
572
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
572
5.7%
-2.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
356
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
356
3.5%
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
304
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
304
3.0%
+0.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
145
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
145
1.4%
-0.4pp
Hinduism
2021 count
122
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
122
1.2%
+0.8pp
Lutheran
2021 count
116
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
116
1.2%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,049
+11.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-646
-5.5pp
Western Catholic
-225
-1.6pp
Not stated
-114
-0.6pp
Uniting Church
-238
-2.0pp
Presbyterian
-154
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+43
+0.5pp
Baptist
-43
-0.4pp
Hinduism
+79
+0.8pp
Lutheran
-47
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for North Burnett (R). 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 | 3,250 | 32.3% | 40.1% | 2,201 | 21.0% | 27.9% | +1,049 | +11.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,967 | 19.5% | 12.8% | 2,613 | 25.0% | 17.1% | -646 | -5.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,386 | 13.8% | 18.7% | 1,611 | 15.4% | 22.0% | -225 | -1.6pp |
| Not stated | 1,278 | 12.7% | 8.8% | 1,392 | 13.3% | 10.1% | -114 | -0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 572 | 5.7% | 4.0% | 810 | 7.7% | 5.6% | -238 | -2.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 356 | 3.5% | 2.3% | 510 | 4.9% | 3.2% | -154 | -1.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 304 | 3.0% | 3.0% | 261 | 2.5% | 3.0% | +43 | +0.5pp |
| Baptist | 145 | 1.4% | 1.4% | 188 | 1.8% | 1.6% | -43 | -0.4pp |
| Hinduism | 122 | 1.2% | 0.7% | 43 | 0.4% | 0.5% | +79 | +0.8pp |
| Lutheran | 116 | 1.2% | 1.1% | 163 | 1.6% | 1.3% | -47 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 10,062 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10,472 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -410 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.