Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kooringal (Qld), with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+9
+17.7pp
Western Catholic
+2
+1.6pp
Not stated
-1
-4.5pp
Data table
Religion for Kooringal (Qld). 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 | 18 | 39.1% | 40.8% | 9 | 21.4% | 31.6% | +9 | +17.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 15 | 32.6% | 20.6% | 13 | 31.0% | 23.0% | +2 | +1.6pp |
| Not stated | 10 | 21.7% | 5.6% | 11 | 26.2% | 8.7% | -1 | -4.5pp |
| Total | 46 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 42 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.