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 Norman Park, accounting for 45.2% (3,087 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 986 people and 11.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Norman Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Norman Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Norman Park, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,087
% of total
45.2%
Change from 2016
+11.8pp
3,087
45.2%
+11.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,752
% of total
25.6%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
1,752
25.6%
-1.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
764
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
764
11.2%
-3.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
262
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
262
3.8%
-4.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
172
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
172
2.5%
-1.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
123
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
123
1.8%
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
113
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
113
1.7%
+0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
92
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
92
1.3%
-0.2pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
87
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
87
1.3%
0.0pp
Hinduism
2021 count
60
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
60
0.9%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+986
+11.8pp
Western Catholic
+45
-1.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-127
-3.0pp
Not stated
-273
-4.7pp
Uniting Church
-62
-1.2pp
Presbyterian
-45
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
+13
+0.1pp
Buddhism
-1
-0.2pp
Greek Orthodox
+5
0.0pp
Hinduism
+16
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Norman Park. 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 | 3,087 | 45.2% | 40.8% | 2,101 | 33.4% | 31.6% | +986 | +11.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,752 | 25.6% | 20.6% | 1,707 | 27.1% | 23.0% | +45 | -1.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 764 | 11.2% | 8.5% | 891 | 14.2% | 11.0% | -127 | -3.0pp |
| Not stated | 262 | 3.8% | 5.6% | 535 | 8.5% | 8.7% | -273 | -4.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 172 | 2.5% | 2.9% | 234 | 3.7% | 4.0% | -62 | -1.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 123 | 1.8% | 1.7% | 168 | 2.7% | 2.3% | -45 | -0.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 113 | 1.7% | 2.6% | 100 | 1.6% | 2.5% | +13 | +0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 92 | 1.3% | 2.7% | 93 | 1.5% | 2.8% | -1 | -0.2pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 87 | 1.3% | 1.0% | 82 | 1.3% | 1.0% | +5 | 0.0pp |
| Hinduism | 60 | 0.9% | 2.9% | 44 | 0.7% | 2.2% | +16 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 6,832 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,292 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +540 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.