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 Nanum, accounting for 52% (466 people). This share was higher than Weipa (T) (46.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 170 people and 19.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Nanum - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Nanum in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Weipa (T) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Nanum, with comparison markers for Weipa (T).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
466
% of total
52.0%
Change from 2016
+19.4pp
466
52.0%
+19.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
146
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
-12.6pp
146
16.3%
-12.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
104
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
104
11.6%
+2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
78
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
78
8.7%
-4.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
25
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
25
2.8%
+2.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
19
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
19
2.1%
-4.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
17
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
17
1.9%
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
12
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
12
1.3%
-0.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+170
+19.4pp
Western Catholic
-116
-12.6pp
Not stated
+20
+2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-41
-4.4pp
Baptist
+19
+2.1pp
Uniting Church
-40
-4.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+2
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
-7
-0.8pp
Data table
Religion for Nanum. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Weipa (T).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Weipa (T)% | Count | % | Weipa (T)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 466 | 52.0% | 46.7% | 296 | 32.6% | 29.2% | +170 | +19.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 146 | 16.3% | 16.2% | 262 | 28.9% | 24.3% | -116 | -12.6pp |
| Not stated | 104 | 11.6% | 13.9% | 84 | 9.3% | 11.5% | +20 | +2.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 78 | 8.7% | 11.0% | 119 | 13.1% | 15.6% | -41 | -4.4pp |
| Baptist | 25 | 2.8% | 0.8% | 6 | 0.7% | 1.2% | +19 | +2.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 19 | 2.1% | 3.5% | 59 | 6.5% | 5.7% | -40 | -4.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 17 | 1.9% | 1.1% | 15 | 1.7% | 2.3% | +2 | +0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 12 | 1.3% | 1.2% | 19 | 2.1% | 2.5% | -7 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 896 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 907 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -11 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.