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 Richlands (Qld), accounting for 29.4% (1,653 people). This share was lower than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 865 people and 7.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Richlands (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Richlands (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Richlands (Qld), with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Islam
Not stated
Buddhism
Christianity, nfd
Hinduism
Sikhism
Anglican Church of Australia
Pentecostal, nfd
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+865
+7.4pp
Western Catholic
+326
-0.8pp
Islam
+285
+2.5pp
Not stated
-133
-8.6pp
Buddhism
+59
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+151
+1.4pp
Hinduism
+103
+0.5pp
Sikhism
+113
+1.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-6
-1.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+39
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Richlands (Qld). 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 | 1,653 | 29.4% | 40.8% | 788 | 22.0% | 31.6% | +865 | +7.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 970 | 17.2% | 20.6% | 644 | 18.0% | 23.0% | +326 | -0.8pp |
| Islam | 537 | 9.5% | 2.3% | 252 | 7.0% | 2.0% | +285 | +2.5pp |
| Not stated | 480 | 8.5% | 5.6% | 613 | 17.1% | 8.7% | -133 | -8.6pp |
| Buddhism | 305 | 5.4% | 2.7% | 246 | 6.9% | 2.8% | +59 | -1.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 285 | 5.1% | 2.6% | 134 | 3.7% | 2.5% | +151 | +1.4pp |
| Hinduism | 240 | 4.3% | 2.9% | 137 | 3.8% | 2.2% | +103 | +0.5pp |
| Sikhism | 203 | 3.6% | 0.9% | 90 | 2.5% | 0.8% | +113 | +1.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 156 | 2.8% | 8.5% | 162 | 4.5% | 11.0% | -6 | -1.7pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 102 | 1.8% | 1.0% | 63 | 1.8% | 1.1% | +39 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 5,625 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,584 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,041 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.