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 Hemmant, accounting for 42.4% (1,218 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 449 people and 10.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hemmant - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hemmant in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hemmant, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,218
% of total
42.4%
Change from 2016
+10.5pp
1,218
42.4%
+10.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
624
% of total
21.7%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
624
21.7%
-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
307
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
307
10.7%
-4.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
154
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
154
5.4%
-1.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
89
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
89
3.1%
+1.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
80
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
80
2.8%
-1.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
68
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
68
2.4%
+0.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
68
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
68
2.4%
+1.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
36
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
36
1.3%
-0.1pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
34
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
34
1.2%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+449
+10.5pp
Western Catholic
+35
-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-63
-4.7pp
Not stated
-19
-1.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+45
+1.3pp
Uniting Church
-33
-1.9pp
Baptist
+12
+0.1pp
Hinduism
+34
+1.0pp
Buddhism
+2
-0.1pp
Greek Orthodox
+20
+0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Hemmant. 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 | 1,218 | 42.4% | 40.8% | 769 | 31.9% | 31.6% | +449 | +10.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 624 | 21.7% | 20.6% | 589 | 24.5% | 23.0% | +35 | -2.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 307 | 10.7% | 8.5% | 370 | 15.4% | 11.0% | -63 | -4.7pp |
| Not stated | 154 | 5.4% | 5.6% | 173 | 7.2% | 8.7% | -19 | -1.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 89 | 3.1% | 2.6% | 44 | 1.8% | 2.5% | +45 | +1.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 80 | 2.8% | 2.9% | 113 | 4.7% | 4.0% | -33 | -1.9pp |
| Baptist | 68 | 2.4% | 1.7% | 56 | 2.3% | 1.9% | +12 | +0.1pp |
| Hinduism | 68 | 2.4% | 2.9% | 34 | 1.4% | 2.2% | +34 | +1.0pp |
| Buddhism | 36 | 1.3% | 2.7% | 34 | 1.4% | 2.8% | +2 | -0.1pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 34 | 1.2% | 1.0% | 14 | 0.6% | 1.0% | +20 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 2,874 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,408 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +466 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.