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 Kalinga, accounting for 37% (786 people). This share was lower than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 214 people and 10.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kalinga - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kalinga in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kalinga, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
786
% of total
37.0%
Change from 2016
+10.1pp
786
37.0%
+10.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
673
% of total
31.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
673
31.7%
0.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
251
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
251
11.8%
-3.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
111
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
111
5.2%
-3.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
91
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
91
4.3%
-0.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
45
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
45
2.1%
-0.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
44
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
44
2.1%
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
31
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
31
1.5%
+0.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
14
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
14
0.7%
-0.9pp
Lutheran
2021 count
10
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
10
0.5%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+214
+10.1pp
Western Catholic
0
0.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-66
-3.1pp
Not stated
-72
-3.4pp
Uniting Church
-11
-0.5pp
Baptist
-14
-0.7pp
Presbyterian
-4
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+5
+0.3pp
Hinduism
-19
-0.9pp
Lutheran
+1
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Kalinga. 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 | 786 | 37.0% | 40.8% | 572 | 26.9% | 31.6% | +214 | +10.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 673 | 31.7% | 20.6% | 673 | 31.7% | 23.0% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 251 | 11.8% | 8.5% | 317 | 14.9% | 11.0% | -66 | -3.1pp |
| Not stated | 111 | 5.2% | 5.6% | 183 | 8.6% | 8.7% | -72 | -3.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 91 | 4.3% | 2.9% | 102 | 4.8% | 4.0% | -11 | -0.5pp |
| Baptist | 45 | 2.1% | 1.7% | 59 | 2.8% | 1.9% | -14 | -0.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 44 | 2.1% | 1.7% | 48 | 2.3% | 2.3% | -4 | -0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 31 | 1.5% | 2.6% | 26 | 1.2% | 2.5% | +5 | +0.3pp |
| Hinduism | 14 | 0.7% | 2.9% | 33 | 1.6% | 2.2% | -19 | -0.9pp |
| Lutheran | 10 | 0.5% | 0.6% | 9 | 0.4% | 0.7% | +1 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 2,125 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,125 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.