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 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.
Chart view
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
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.