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 Bellbowrie, accounting for 44.8% (2,458 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 686 people and 12.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bellbowrie - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bellbowrie in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bellbowrie, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,458
% of total
44.8%
Change from 2016
+12.3pp
2,458
44.8%
+12.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
888
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
888
16.2%
-3.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
654
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
654
11.9%
-4.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
304
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
304
5.5%
-1.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
172
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
172
3.1%
-3.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
163
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
163
3.0%
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
152
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
152
2.8%
+0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
117
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
117
2.1%
-0.5pp
Hinduism
2021 count
110
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
110
2.0%
+0.5pp
Buddhism
2021 count
93
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
93
1.7%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+686
+12.3pp
Western Catholic
-184
-3.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-216
-4.0pp
Uniting Church
-96
-1.8pp
Not stated
-173
-3.2pp
Baptist
-67
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+15
+0.3pp
Presbyterian
-25
-0.5pp
Hinduism
+29
+0.5pp
Buddhism
+18
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Bellbowrie. 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 | 2,458 | 44.8% | 40.8% | 1,772 | 32.5% | 31.6% | +686 | +12.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 888 | 16.2% | 20.6% | 1,072 | 19.6% | 23.0% | -184 | -3.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 654 | 11.9% | 8.5% | 870 | 15.9% | 11.0% | -216 | -4.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 304 | 5.5% | 2.9% | 400 | 7.3% | 4.0% | -96 | -1.8pp |
| Not stated | 172 | 3.1% | 5.6% | 345 | 6.3% | 8.7% | -173 | -3.2pp |
| Baptist | 163 | 3.0% | 1.7% | 230 | 4.2% | 1.9% | -67 | -1.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 152 | 2.8% | 2.6% | 137 | 2.5% | 2.5% | +15 | +0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 117 | 2.1% | 1.7% | 142 | 2.6% | 2.3% | -25 | -0.5pp |
| Hinduism | 110 | 2.0% | 2.9% | 81 | 1.5% | 2.2% | +29 | +0.5pp |
| Buddhism | 93 | 1.7% | 2.7% | 75 | 1.4% | 2.8% | +18 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 5,481 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,457 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +24 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.