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 Bulwer, accounting for 27% (17 people). This share was lower than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 8 people and 19.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bulwer - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bulwer in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bulwer, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Not stated
No Religion, so described
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
+13
+16.5pp
No Religion, so described
+7
+5.3pp
Data table
Religion for Bulwer. 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 | |
| Not stated | 20 | 31.7% | 5.6% | 7 | 15.2% | 8.7% | +13 | +16.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 17 | 27.0% | 40.8% | 10 | 21.7% | 31.6% | +7 | +5.3pp |
| Total | 63 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 46 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +17 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.