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 Riverhills, accounting for 44.5% (1,835 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 433 people and 9.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Riverhills - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Riverhills in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Riverhills, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,835
% of total
44.5%
Change from 2016
+9.7pp
1,835
44.5%
+9.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
705
% of total
17.1%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
705
17.1%
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
365
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
365
8.9%
-2.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
170
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
170
4.1%
-1.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
161
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
161
3.9%
-3.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
143
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
143
3.5%
+1.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
104
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
104
2.5%
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
99
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
99
2.4%
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
98
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
98
2.4%
-0.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
98
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
98
2.4%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+433
+9.7pp
Western Catholic
-91
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-110
-2.9pp
Uniting Church
-70
-1.9pp
Not stated
-122
-3.1pp
Baptist
+42
+1.0pp
Buddhism
-7
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+12
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
-3
-0.1pp
Hinduism
+22
+0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Riverhills. 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 | 1,835 | 44.5% | 40.8% | 1,402 | 34.8% | 31.6% | +433 | +9.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 705 | 17.1% | 20.6% | 796 | 19.8% | 23.0% | -91 | -2.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 365 | 8.9% | 8.5% | 475 | 11.8% | 11.0% | -110 | -2.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 170 | 4.1% | 2.9% | 240 | 6.0% | 4.0% | -70 | -1.9pp |
| Not stated | 161 | 3.9% | 5.6% | 283 | 7.0% | 8.7% | -122 | -3.1pp |
| Baptist | 143 | 3.5% | 1.7% | 101 | 2.5% | 1.9% | +42 | +1.0pp |
| Buddhism | 104 | 2.5% | 2.7% | 111 | 2.8% | 2.8% | -7 | -0.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 99 | 2.4% | 2.6% | 87 | 2.2% | 2.5% | +12 | +0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 98 | 2.4% | 1.7% | 101 | 2.5% | 2.3% | -3 | -0.1pp |
| Hinduism | 98 | 2.4% | 2.9% | 76 | 1.9% | 2.2% | +22 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 4,124 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,027 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +97 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.