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 Bulimba, accounting for 44.1% (3,355 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,029 people and 10.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bulimba - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bulimba in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bulimba, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,355
% of total
44.1%
Change from 2016
+10.3pp
3,355
44.1%
+10.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,774
% of total
23.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
1,774
23.3%
-0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,024
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
1,024
13.4%
-3.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
398
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-5.6pp
398
5.2%
-5.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
272
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
272
3.6%
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
143
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
143
1.9%
+0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
116
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
116
1.5%
-0.7pp
Buddhism
2021 count
76
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
76
1.0%
+0.2pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
58
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
58
0.8%
0.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
52
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
52
0.7%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,029
+10.3pp
Western Catholic
+153
-0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-102
-3.0pp
Not stated
-343
-5.6pp
Uniting Church
+6
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+32
+0.3pp
Presbyterian
-37
-0.7pp
Buddhism
+19
+0.2pp
Greek Orthodox
+5
0.0pp
Baptist
-26
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Bulimba. 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 | 3,355 | 44.1% | 40.8% | 2,326 | 33.8% | 31.6% | +1,029 | +10.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,774 | 23.3% | 20.6% | 1,621 | 23.6% | 23.0% | +153 | -0.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,024 | 13.4% | 8.5% | 1,126 | 16.4% | 11.0% | -102 | -3.0pp |
| Not stated | 398 | 5.2% | 5.6% | 741 | 10.8% | 8.7% | -343 | -5.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 272 | 3.6% | 2.9% | 266 | 3.9% | 4.0% | +6 | -0.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 143 | 1.9% | 2.6% | 111 | 1.6% | 2.5% | +32 | +0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 116 | 1.5% | 1.7% | 153 | 2.2% | 2.3% | -37 | -0.7pp |
| Buddhism | 76 | 1.0% | 2.7% | 57 | 0.8% | 2.8% | +19 | +0.2pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 58 | 0.8% | 1.0% | 53 | 0.8% | 1.0% | +5 | 0.0pp |
| Baptist | 52 | 0.7% | 1.7% | 78 | 1.1% | 1.9% | -26 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 7,615 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,873 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +742 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.