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 Kooringal (Qld), accounting for 39.1% (18 people). This share was lower than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 9 people and 17.7 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Kooringal (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Kooringal (Qld), with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).

Kooringal (Qld)
Brisbane (C)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

18

% of total

39.1%

Change from 2016

+17.7pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

15

% of total

32.6%

Change from 2016

+1.6pp

Not stated

2021 count

10

% of total

21.7%

Change from 2016

-4.5pp

Data table

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

Religion for Kooringal (Qld). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brisbane (C).
Religion for Kooringal (Qld). 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 described1839.1%40.8%921.4%31.6%+9+17.7pp
Western Catholic1532.6%20.6%1331.0%23.0%+2+1.6pp
Not stated1021.7%5.6%1126.2%8.7%-1-4.5pp
Total46100.0%100.0%42100.0%100.0%+40.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.