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 Bowen Hills, accounting for 51.7% (2,518 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,284 people and 13.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bowen Hills - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bowen Hills in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bowen Hills, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,518
% of total
51.7%
Change from 2016
+13.4pp
2,518
51.7%
+13.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
844
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
844
17.3%
-0.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
470
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-7.1pp
470
9.6%
-7.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
220
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
220
4.5%
-2.7pp
Hinduism
2021 count
140
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
140
2.9%
+0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
109
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
109
2.2%
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
109
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
109
2.2%
+0.1pp
Islam
2021 count
89
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
89
1.8%
-0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
53
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
53
1.1%
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
52
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
52
1.1%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,284
+13.4pp
Western Catholic
+275
-0.4pp
Not stated
-68
-7.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-12
-2.7pp
Hinduism
+54
+0.2pp
Buddhism
+43
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+41
+0.1pp
Islam
+22
-0.3pp
Uniting Church
+9
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
+2
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Bowen Hills. 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 | 2,518 | 51.7% | 40.8% | 1,234 | 38.3% | 31.6% | +1,284 | +13.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 844 | 17.3% | 20.6% | 569 | 17.7% | 23.0% | +275 | -0.4pp |
| Not stated | 470 | 9.6% | 5.6% | 538 | 16.7% | 8.7% | -68 | -7.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 220 | 4.5% | 8.5% | 232 | 7.2% | 11.0% | -12 | -2.7pp |
| Hinduism | 140 | 2.9% | 2.9% | 86 | 2.7% | 2.2% | +54 | +0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 109 | 2.2% | 2.7% | 66 | 2.0% | 2.8% | +43 | +0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 109 | 2.2% | 2.6% | 68 | 2.1% | 2.5% | +41 | +0.1pp |
| Islam | 89 | 1.8% | 2.3% | 67 | 2.1% | 2.0% | +22 | -0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 53 | 1.1% | 2.9% | 44 | 1.4% | 4.0% | +9 | -0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 52 | 1.1% | 1.7% | 50 | 1.6% | 2.3% | +2 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 4,875 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,220 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,655 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.