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 Carina Heights, accounting for 40.9% (2,900 people). This share was similar to Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 791 people and 9.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Carina Heights - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Carina Heights in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Carina Heights, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,900
% of total
40.9%
Change from 2016
+9.5pp
2,900
40.9%
+9.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,608
% of total
22.7%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
1,608
22.7%
-3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
619
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
619
8.7%
-2.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
416
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
416
5.9%
-1.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
191
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
191
2.7%
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
186
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
186
2.6%
-0.6pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
138
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
138
1.9%
+0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
134
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
134
1.9%
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
124
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
124
1.7%
-1.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
110
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
110
1.5%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+791
+9.5pp
Western Catholic
-130
-3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-142
-2.6pp
Not stated
-50
-1.0pp
Uniting Church
-30
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
-29
-0.6pp
Greek Orthodox
+30
+0.3pp
Buddhism
-3
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
-67
-1.1pp
Hinduism
+23
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Carina Heights. 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 | 2,900 | 40.9% | 40.8% | 2,109 | 31.4% | 31.6% | +791 | +9.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,608 | 22.7% | 20.6% | 1,738 | 25.9% | 23.0% | -130 | -3.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 619 | 8.7% | 8.5% | 761 | 11.3% | 11.0% | -142 | -2.6pp |
| Not stated | 416 | 5.9% | 5.6% | 466 | 6.9% | 8.7% | -50 | -1.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 191 | 2.7% | 2.9% | 221 | 3.3% | 4.0% | -30 | -0.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 186 | 2.6% | 2.6% | 215 | 3.2% | 2.5% | -29 | -0.6pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 138 | 1.9% | 1.0% | 108 | 1.6% | 1.0% | +30 | +0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 134 | 1.9% | 2.7% | 137 | 2.0% | 2.8% | -3 | -0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 124 | 1.7% | 1.7% | 191 | 2.8% | 2.3% | -67 | -1.1pp |
| Hinduism | 110 | 1.5% | 2.9% | 87 | 1.3% | 2.2% | +23 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 7,099 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,711 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +388 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.