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 Weipa (T), accounting for 46.7% (1,917 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (40.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 776 people and 17.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Weipa (T) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Weipa (T) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Weipa (T), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,917
% of total
46.7%
Change from 2016
+17.5pp
1,917
46.7%
+17.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
664
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
-8.1pp
664
16.2%
-8.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
571
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
571
13.9%
+2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
453
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
453
11.0%
-4.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
143
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
143
3.5%
-2.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
48
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
48
1.2%
-1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
47
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
47
1.1%
-1.2pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
33
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
33
0.8%
+0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
32
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
32
0.8%
-0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
29
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
29
0.7%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+776
+17.5pp
Western Catholic
-286
-8.1pp
Not stated
+120
+2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-158
-4.6pp
Uniting Church
-80
-2.2pp
Presbyterian
-50
-1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
-43
-1.2pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+5
+0.1pp
Baptist
-16
-0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-12
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Weipa (T). 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 | 1,917 | 46.7% | 40.1% | 1,141 | 29.2% | 27.9% | +776 | +17.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 664 | 16.2% | 18.7% | 950 | 24.3% | 22.0% | -286 | -8.1pp |
| Not stated | 571 | 13.9% | 8.8% | 451 | 11.5% | 10.1% | +120 | +2.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 453 | 11.0% | 12.8% | 611 | 15.6% | 17.1% | -158 | -4.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 143 | 3.5% | 4.0% | 223 | 5.7% | 5.6% | -80 | -2.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 48 | 1.2% | 2.3% | 98 | 2.5% | 3.2% | -50 | -1.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 47 | 1.1% | 3.0% | 90 | 2.3% | 3.0% | -43 | -1.2pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 33 | 0.8% | 0.5% | 28 | 0.7% | 0.6% | +5 | +0.1pp |
| Baptist | 32 | 0.8% | 1.4% | 48 | 1.2% | 1.6% | -16 | -0.4pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 29 | 0.7% | 1.1% | 41 | 1.0% | 1.2% | -12 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 4,103 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,906 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +197 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.