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 Balmoral (Qld), accounting for 44% (1,826 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 541 people and 10.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Balmoral (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Balmoral (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Balmoral (Qld), with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,826
% of total
44.0%
Change from 2016
+10.7pp
1,826
44.0%
+10.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,037
% of total
25.0%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
1,037
25.0%
-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
496
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
496
12.0%
-1.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
169
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
169
4.1%
-5.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
125
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
125
3.0%
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
71
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
71
1.7%
+0.3pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
56
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
56
1.4%
0.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
53
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
53
1.3%
-0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
33
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
33
0.8%
+0.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
32
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
32
0.8%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+541
+10.7pp
Western Catholic
-5
-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-34
-1.7pp
Not stated
-214
-5.8pp
Uniting Church
-31
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+15
+0.3pp
Greek Orthodox
0
0.0pp
Presbyterian
-6
-0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+16
+0.4pp
Baptist
-1
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Balmoral (Qld). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brisbane (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Brisbane (C)% | Count | % | Brisbane (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,826 | 44.0% | 40.8% | 1,285 | 33.3% | 31.6% | +541 | +10.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,037 | 25.0% | 20.6% | 1,042 | 27.0% | 23.0% | -5 | -2.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 496 | 12.0% | 8.5% | 530 | 13.7% | 11.0% | -34 | -1.7pp |
| Not stated | 169 | 4.1% | 5.6% | 383 | 9.9% | 8.7% | -214 | -5.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 125 | 3.0% | 2.9% | 156 | 4.0% | 4.0% | -31 | -1.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 71 | 1.7% | 2.6% | 56 | 1.4% | 2.5% | +15 | +0.3pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 56 | 1.4% | 1.0% | 56 | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 53 | 1.3% | 1.7% | 59 | 1.5% | 2.3% | -6 | -0.2pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 33 | 0.8% | 1.0% | 17 | 0.4% | 1.1% | +16 | +0.4pp |
| Baptist | 32 | 0.8% | 1.7% | 33 | 0.8% | 1.9% | -1 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 4,148 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,858 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +290 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.