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 Jamboree Heights, accounting for 41.9% (1,311 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 261 people and 7.8 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Jamboree Heights - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Jamboree Heights in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Jamboree Heights, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).

Jamboree Heights
Brisbane (C)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

1,311

% of total

41.9%

Change from 2016

+7.8pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

584

% of total

18.7%

Change from 2016

-2.0pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

213

% of total

6.8%

Change from 2016

-3.3pp

Not stated

2021 count

138

% of total

4.4%

Change from 2016

-0.5pp

Buddhism

2021 count

127

% of total

4.1%

Change from 2016

-0.4pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

117

% of total

3.7%

Change from 2016

-0.4pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

104

% of total

3.3%

Change from 2016

+0.3pp

Hinduism

2021 count

88

% of total

2.8%

Change from 2016

+0.6pp

Baptist

2021 count

86

% of total

2.7%

Change from 2016

-0.4pp

Presbyterian

2021 count

56

% of total

1.8%

Change from 2016

-0.6pp

Data table

Religion for Jamboree Heights. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brisbane (C).

Religion for Jamboree Heights. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brisbane (C).
Religion for Jamboree Heights. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brisbane (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Brisbane (C)%Count%Brisbane (C)%Countpp
No Religion, so described1,31141.9%40.8%1,05034.1%31.6%+261+7.8pp
Western Catholic58418.7%20.6%63720.7%23.0%-53-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia2136.8%8.5%31110.1%11.0%-98-3.3pp
Not stated1384.4%5.6%1514.9%8.7%-13-0.5pp
Buddhism1274.1%2.7%1394.5%2.8%-12-0.4pp
Uniting Church1173.7%2.9%1254.1%4.0%-8-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd1043.3%2.6%923.0%2.5%+12+0.3pp
Hinduism882.8%2.9%672.2%2.2%+21+0.6pp
Baptist862.7%1.7%963.1%1.9%-10-0.4pp
Presbyterian561.8%1.7%732.4%2.3%-17-0.6pp
Total3,128100.0%100.0%3,080100.0%100.0%+480.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.