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 Calamvale, accounting for 38.2% (6,875 people). This share was lower than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,062 people and 4.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Calamvale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Calamvale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Calamvale, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
6,875
% of total
38.2%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
6,875
38.2%
+4.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,335
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
2,335
13.0%
-1.7pp
Islam
2021 count
1,316
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
1,316
7.3%
+2.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
1,072
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
1,072
6.0%
-0.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,049
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
1,049
5.8%
-1.7pp
Hinduism
2021 count
819
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
819
4.5%
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
735
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
735
4.1%
+0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
729
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
729
4.0%
-1.9pp
Sikhism
2021 count
572
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
572
3.2%
+0.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
351
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
351
1.9%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,062
+4.2pp
Western Catholic
-183
-1.7pp
Islam
+434
+2.1pp
Buddhism
-71
-0.7pp
Not stated
-226
-1.7pp
Hinduism
+76
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+61
+0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-278
-1.9pp
Sikhism
+182
+0.9pp
Baptist
+40
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Calamvale. 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 | 6,875 | 38.2% | 40.8% | 5,813 | 34.0% | 31.6% | +1,062 | +4.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,335 | 13.0% | 20.6% | 2,518 | 14.7% | 23.0% | -183 | -1.7pp |
| Islam | 1,316 | 7.3% | 2.3% | 882 | 5.2% | 2.0% | +434 | +2.1pp |
| Buddhism | 1,072 | 6.0% | 2.7% | 1,143 | 6.7% | 2.8% | -71 | -0.7pp |
| Not stated | 1,049 | 5.8% | 5.6% | 1,275 | 7.5% | 8.7% | -226 | -1.7pp |
| Hinduism | 819 | 4.5% | 2.9% | 743 | 4.3% | 2.2% | +76 | +0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 735 | 4.1% | 2.6% | 674 | 3.9% | 2.5% | +61 | +0.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 729 | 4.0% | 8.5% | 1,007 | 5.9% | 11.0% | -278 | -1.9pp |
| Sikhism | 572 | 3.2% | 0.9% | 390 | 2.3% | 0.8% | +182 | +0.9pp |
| Baptist | 351 | 1.9% | 1.7% | 311 | 1.8% | 1.9% | +40 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 18,015 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 17,104 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +911 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.