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 Macleay Island, accounting for 45% (1,427 people). This share was higher than Redland (C) (42%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 434 people and 7.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Macleay Island - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Macleay Island in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Redland (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Macleay Island, with comparison markers for Redland (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,427
% of total
45.0%
Change from 2016
+7.8pp
1,427
45.0%
+7.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
499
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
499
15.7%
-1.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
426
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
426
13.4%
-3.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
328
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
328
10.3%
+0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
86
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
86
2.7%
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
85
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
85
2.7%
-1.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
75
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
75
2.4%
-1.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
42
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
42
1.3%
-0.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
36
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
36
1.1%
-0.1pp
Lutheran
2021 count
31
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
31
1.0%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+434
+7.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+33
-1.7pp
Western Catholic
-24
-3.4pp
Not stated
+74
+0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+3
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
-23
-1.3pp
Presbyterian
-19
-1.1pp
Buddhism
-1
-0.3pp
Baptist
+3
-0.1pp
Lutheran
+8
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Macleay Island. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Redland (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Redland (C)% | Count | % | Redland (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,427 | 45.0% | 42.0% | 993 | 37.2% | 29.8% | +434 | +7.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 499 | 15.7% | 13.5% | 466 | 17.4% | 17.9% | +33 | -1.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 426 | 13.4% | 18.6% | 450 | 16.8% | 21.1% | -24 | -3.4pp |
| Not stated | 328 | 10.3% | 5.0% | 254 | 9.5% | 7.1% | +74 | +0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 86 | 2.7% | 3.1% | 83 | 3.1% | 2.9% | +3 | -0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 85 | 2.7% | 4.3% | 108 | 4.0% | 6.1% | -23 | -1.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 75 | 2.4% | 2.4% | 94 | 3.5% | 3.2% | -19 | -1.1pp |
| Buddhism | 42 | 1.3% | 0.9% | 43 | 1.6% | 0.9% | -1 | -0.3pp |
| Baptist | 36 | 1.1% | 2.5% | 33 | 1.2% | 2.8% | +3 | -0.1pp |
| Lutheran | 31 | 1.0% | 0.9% | 23 | 0.9% | 1.1% | +8 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 3,170 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,672 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +498 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.