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 Moreton Island, accounting for 46.2% (80 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 7 people and 1.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Moreton Island - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Moreton Island in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Moreton Island, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-3
+10.1pp
Not stated
-17
+0.9pp
Western Catholic
-1
+2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-7
-1.4pp
Data table
Religion for Moreton Island. 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 | 80 | 46.2% | 40.8% | 83 | 36.1% | 31.6% | -3 | +10.1pp |
| Not stated | 58 | 33.5% | 5.6% | 75 | 32.6% | 8.7% | -17 | +0.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 11.0% | 20.6% | 20 | 8.7% | 23.0% | -1 | +2.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 11 | 6.4% | 8.5% | 18 | 7.8% | 11.0% | -7 | -1.4pp |
| Total | 173 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 230 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -57 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.