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 Banana (S), accounting for 28.7% (4,160 people). This share was lower than Regional Qld (40.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,916 people and 13 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Banana (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Banana (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Banana (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
4,160
% of total
28.7%
Change from 2016
+13.0pp
4,160
28.7%
+13.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,705
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
2,705
18.6%
-4.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
2,630
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
-6.2pp
2,630
18.1%
-6.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
2,006
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
2,006
13.8%
+4.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
732
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
732
5.0%
-2.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
562
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
562
3.9%
-1.4pp
Lutheran
2021 count
360
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
360
2.5%
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
347
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
347
2.4%
-0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
326
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
326
2.2%
-0.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
98
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
98
0.7%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,916
+13.0pp
Western Catholic
-664
-4.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-846
-6.2pp
Not stated
+609
+4.0pp
Uniting Church
-297
-2.2pp
Presbyterian
-194
-1.4pp
Lutheran
-74
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
-16
-0.1pp
Baptist
-45
-0.4pp
Buddhism
-20
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Banana (S). 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 | 4,160 | 28.7% | 40.1% | 2,244 | 15.7% | 27.9% | +1,916 | +13.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,705 | 18.6% | 18.7% | 3,369 | 23.5% | 22.0% | -664 | -4.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 2,630 | 18.1% | 12.8% | 3,476 | 24.3% | 17.1% | -846 | -6.2pp |
| Not stated | 2,006 | 13.8% | 8.8% | 1,397 | 9.8% | 10.1% | +609 | +4.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 732 | 5.0% | 4.0% | 1,029 | 7.2% | 5.6% | -297 | -2.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 562 | 3.9% | 2.3% | 756 | 5.3% | 3.2% | -194 | -1.4pp |
| Lutheran | 360 | 2.5% | 1.1% | 434 | 3.0% | 1.3% | -74 | -0.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 347 | 2.4% | 3.0% | 363 | 2.5% | 3.0% | -16 | -0.1pp |
| Baptist | 326 | 2.2% | 1.4% | 371 | 2.6% | 1.6% | -45 | -0.4pp |
| Buddhism | 98 | 0.7% | 1.0% | 118 | 0.8% | 1.1% | -20 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 14,508 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 14,314 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +194 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.