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 Millstream (Qld), accounting for 40.6% (395 people). This share was higher than Tablelands (R) (39.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 392 people and 10.6 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Millstream (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Millstream (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tablelands (R) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Millstream (Qld), with comparison markers for Tablelands (R).

Millstream (Qld)
Tablelands (R)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

395

% of total

40.6%

Change from 2016

+10.6pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

151

% of total

15.5%

Change from 2016

-14.5pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

140

% of total

14.4%

Change from 2016

-

Not stated

2021 count

133

% of total

13.7%

Change from 2016

-

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

35

% of total

3.6%

Change from 2016

-

Presbyterian

2021 count

26

% of total

2.7%

Change from 2016

-

Uniting Church

2021 count

23

% of total

2.4%

Change from 2016

-37.6pp

Jehovah's Witnesses

2021 count

22

% of total

2.3%

Change from 2016

-

Buddhism

2021 count

11

% of total

1.1%

Change from 2016

-

Data table

Religion for Millstream (Qld). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tablelands (R).

Religion for Millstream (Qld). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tablelands (R).
Religion for Millstream (Qld). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tablelands (R).
Category20212016Change
Count%Tablelands (R)%Count%Tablelands (R)%Countpp
No Religion, so described39540.6%39.6%330.0%29.5%+392+10.6pp
Western Catholic15115.5%17.8%330.0%21.9%+148-14.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia14014.4%11.7%--15.5%--
Not stated13313.7%11.8%--11.2%--
Christianity, nfd353.6%3.2%--3.0%--
Presbyterian262.7%2.5%--3.5%--
Uniting Church232.4%4.4%440.0%6.0%+19-37.6pp
Jehovah's Witnesses222.3%1.1%--1.1%--
Buddhism111.1%0.7%--0.8%--
Total974100.0%100.0%10100.0%100.0%+9640.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.