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 Manly West, accounting for 39.7% (4,941 people). This share was lower than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,470 people and 10.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Manly West - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Manly West in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Manly West, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
4,941
% of total
39.7%
Change from 2016
+10.7pp
4,941
39.7%
+10.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,827
% of total
22.7%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
2,827
22.7%
-0.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,612
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
1,612
13.0%
-4.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
541
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
541
4.3%
-2.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
533
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
533
4.3%
-3.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
328
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
328
2.6%
+0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
321
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
321
2.6%
0.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
310
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
310
2.5%
-0.6pp
Hinduism
2021 count
130
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
130
1.0%
+0.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
124
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
124
1.0%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,470
+10.7pp
Western Catholic
+23
-0.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-471
-4.4pp
Uniting Church
-214
-2.0pp
Not stated
-346
-3.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+35
+0.1pp
Baptist
+11
0.0pp
Presbyterian
-66
-0.6pp
Hinduism
+66
+0.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-6
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Manly West. 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 | 4,941 | 39.7% | 40.8% | 3,471 | 29.0% | 31.6% | +1,470 | +10.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,827 | 22.7% | 20.6% | 2,804 | 23.5% | 23.0% | +23 | -0.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,612 | 13.0% | 8.5% | 2,083 | 17.4% | 11.0% | -471 | -4.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 541 | 4.3% | 2.9% | 755 | 6.3% | 4.0% | -214 | -2.0pp |
| Not stated | 533 | 4.3% | 5.6% | 879 | 7.4% | 8.7% | -346 | -3.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 328 | 2.6% | 2.6% | 293 | 2.5% | 2.5% | +35 | +0.1pp |
| Baptist | 321 | 2.6% | 1.7% | 310 | 2.6% | 1.9% | +11 | 0.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 310 | 2.5% | 1.7% | 376 | 3.1% | 2.3% | -66 | -0.6pp |
| Hinduism | 130 | 1.0% | 2.9% | 64 | 0.5% | 2.2% | +66 | +0.5pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 124 | 1.0% | 1.0% | 130 | 1.1% | 1.1% | -6 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 12,437 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 11,952 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +485 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.