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 Boondall, accounting for 36.7% (3,520 people). This share was lower than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,180 people and 11.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Boondall - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Boondall in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Boondall, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,520
% of total
36.7%
Change from 2016
+11.3pp
3,520
36.7%
+11.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,558
% of total
26.7%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
2,558
26.7%
-3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
816
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
816
8.5%
-3.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
481
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
481
5.0%
-0.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
336
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
336
3.5%
-1.0pp
Hinduism
2021 count
326
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
326
3.4%
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
232
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
232
2.4%
-0.1pp
Sikhism
2021 count
212
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
212
2.2%
-0.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
197
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
197
2.1%
0.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
166
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
166
1.7%
-1.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,180
+11.3pp
Western Catholic
-230
-3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-253
-3.1pp
Not stated
-57
-0.8pp
Uniting Church
-75
-1.0pp
Hinduism
+31
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+2
-0.1pp
Sikhism
-17
-0.3pp
Baptist
+2
0.0pp
Presbyterian
-89
-1.1pp
Data table
Religion for Boondall. 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 | 3,520 | 36.7% | 40.8% | 2,340 | 25.4% | 31.6% | +1,180 | +11.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,558 | 26.7% | 20.6% | 2,788 | 30.3% | 23.0% | -230 | -3.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 816 | 8.5% | 8.5% | 1,069 | 11.6% | 11.0% | -253 | -3.1pp |
| Not stated | 481 | 5.0% | 5.6% | 538 | 5.8% | 8.7% | -57 | -0.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 336 | 3.5% | 2.9% | 411 | 4.5% | 4.0% | -75 | -1.0pp |
| Hinduism | 326 | 3.4% | 2.9% | 295 | 3.2% | 2.2% | +31 | +0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 232 | 2.4% | 2.6% | 230 | 2.5% | 2.5% | +2 | -0.1pp |
| Sikhism | 212 | 2.2% | 0.9% | 229 | 2.5% | 0.8% | -17 | -0.3pp |
| Baptist | 197 | 2.1% | 1.7% | 195 | 2.1% | 1.9% | +2 | 0.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 166 | 1.7% | 1.7% | 255 | 2.8% | 2.3% | -89 | -1.1pp |
| Total | 9,597 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 9,210 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +387 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.