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 Cannon Hill, accounting for 42.7% (2,865 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,073 people and 10 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cannon Hill - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cannon Hill in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cannon Hill, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,865
% of total
42.7%
Change from 2016
+10.0pp
2,865
42.7%
+10.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,669
% of total
24.9%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
1,669
24.9%
-2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
566
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
566
8.4%
-3.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
341
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
341
5.1%
-4.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
185
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
185
2.8%
-0.5pp
Hinduism
2021 count
145
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
145
2.2%
+0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
136
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
136
2.0%
+0.5pp
Buddhism
2021 count
112
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
112
1.7%
+0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
99
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
99
1.5%
+0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
85
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
85
1.3%
-1.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,073
+10.0pp
Western Catholic
+176
-2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-73
-3.2pp
Not stated
-203
-4.8pp
Uniting Church
+1
-0.5pp
Hinduism
+61
+0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+54
+0.5pp
Buddhism
+24
+0.1pp
Baptist
+35
+0.3pp
Presbyterian
-42
-1.0pp
Data table
Religion for Cannon Hill. 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 | 2,865 | 42.7% | 40.8% | 1,792 | 32.7% | 31.6% | +1,073 | +10.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,669 | 24.9% | 20.6% | 1,493 | 27.2% | 23.0% | +176 | -2.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 566 | 8.4% | 8.5% | 639 | 11.6% | 11.0% | -73 | -3.2pp |
| Not stated | 341 | 5.1% | 5.6% | 544 | 9.9% | 8.7% | -203 | -4.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 185 | 2.8% | 2.9% | 184 | 3.3% | 4.0% | +1 | -0.5pp |
| Hinduism | 145 | 2.2% | 2.9% | 84 | 1.5% | 2.2% | +61 | +0.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 136 | 2.0% | 2.6% | 82 | 1.5% | 2.5% | +54 | +0.5pp |
| Buddhism | 112 | 1.7% | 2.7% | 88 | 1.6% | 2.8% | +24 | +0.1pp |
| Baptist | 99 | 1.5% | 1.7% | 64 | 1.2% | 1.9% | +35 | +0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 85 | 1.3% | 1.7% | 127 | 2.3% | 2.3% | -42 | -1.0pp |
| Total | 6,707 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,489 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,218 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.