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 Nundah, accounting for 43.2% (5,655 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,550 people and 9.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Nundah - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Nundah in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Nundah, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
5,655
% of total
43.2%
Change from 2016
+9.1pp
5,655
43.2%
+9.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,748
% of total
21.0%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
2,748
21.0%
-1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
935
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
935
7.1%
-2.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
801
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
801
6.1%
+0.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
795
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
795
6.1%
-3.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
333
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
333
2.5%
-0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
276
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
276
2.1%
+0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
229
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
229
1.8%
-0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
207
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
207
1.6%
0.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
198
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
198
1.5%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,550
+9.1pp
Western Catholic
+50
-1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-195
-2.3pp
Hinduism
+149
+0.7pp
Not stated
-343
-3.4pp
Uniting Church
+20
-0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+37
+0.1pp
Buddhism
+2
-0.1pp
Baptist
+15
0.0pp
Presbyterian
-50
-0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Nundah. 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 | 5,655 | 43.2% | 40.8% | 4,105 | 34.1% | 31.6% | +1,550 | +9.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,748 | 21.0% | 20.6% | 2,698 | 22.4% | 23.0% | +50 | -1.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 935 | 7.1% | 8.5% | 1,130 | 9.4% | 11.0% | -195 | -2.3pp |
| Hinduism | 801 | 6.1% | 2.9% | 652 | 5.4% | 2.2% | +149 | +0.7pp |
| Not stated | 795 | 6.1% | 5.6% | 1,138 | 9.5% | 8.7% | -343 | -3.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 333 | 2.5% | 2.9% | 313 | 2.6% | 4.0% | +20 | -0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 276 | 2.1% | 2.6% | 239 | 2.0% | 2.5% | +37 | +0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 229 | 1.8% | 2.7% | 227 | 1.9% | 2.8% | +2 | -0.1pp |
| Baptist | 207 | 1.6% | 1.7% | 192 | 1.6% | 1.9% | +15 | 0.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 198 | 1.5% | 1.7% | 248 | 2.1% | 2.3% | -50 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 13,084 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 12,037 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,047 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.