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 Doolandella, accounting for 26.4% (1,880 people). This share was lower than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 787 people and 3.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Doolandella - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Doolandella in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Doolandella, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,880
% of total
26.4%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
1,880
26.4%
+3.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,121
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
1,121
15.7%
-2.4pp
Islam
2021 count
822
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
822
11.5%
+4.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
564
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
564
7.9%
-1.5pp
Hinduism
2021 count
475
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
475
6.7%
+1.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
437
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
437
6.1%
-4.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
299
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
299
4.2%
+1.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
274
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
274
3.8%
-2.8pp
Sikhism
2021 count
249
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
249
3.5%
+1.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
173
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
173
2.4%
+1.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+787
+3.6pp
Western Catholic
+250
-2.4pp
Islam
+466
+4.1pp
Buddhism
+113
-1.5pp
Hinduism
+219
+1.4pp
Not stated
-60
-4.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+161
+1.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-45
-2.8pp
Sikhism
+155
+1.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+108
+1.0pp
Data table
Religion for Doolandella. 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 | 1,880 | 26.4% | 40.8% | 1,093 | 22.8% | 31.6% | +787 | +3.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,121 | 15.7% | 20.6% | 871 | 18.1% | 23.0% | +250 | -2.4pp |
| Islam | 822 | 11.5% | 2.3% | 356 | 7.4% | 2.0% | +466 | +4.1pp |
| Buddhism | 564 | 7.9% | 2.7% | 451 | 9.4% | 2.8% | +113 | -1.5pp |
| Hinduism | 475 | 6.7% | 2.9% | 256 | 5.3% | 2.2% | +219 | +1.4pp |
| Not stated | 437 | 6.1% | 5.6% | 497 | 10.4% | 8.7% | -60 | -4.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 299 | 4.2% | 2.6% | 138 | 2.9% | 2.5% | +161 | +1.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 274 | 3.8% | 8.5% | 319 | 6.6% | 11.0% | -45 | -2.8pp |
| Sikhism | 249 | 3.5% | 0.9% | 94 | 2.0% | 0.8% | +155 | +1.5pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 173 | 2.4% | 1.0% | 65 | 1.4% | 1.1% | +108 | +1.0pp |
| Total | 7,120 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,800 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,320 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.