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 Rochedale, accounting for 44.1% (3,356 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,311 people and 11.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Rochedale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Rochedale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Rochedale, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,356
% of total
44.1%
Change from 2016
+11.2pp
3,356
44.1%
+11.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
824
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
824
10.8%
-4.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
467
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
467
6.1%
+2.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
428
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
428
5.6%
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
383
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
383
5.0%
+0.2pp
Islam
2021 count
343
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
343
4.5%
+2.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
269
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
269
3.5%
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
237
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
237
3.1%
-3.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
192
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
192
2.5%
-1.6pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
163
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
163
2.1%
-1.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,311
+11.2pp
Western Catholic
+343
-4.3pp
Hinduism
+338
+2.0pp
Buddhism
+250
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+231
+0.2pp
Islam
+287
+2.7pp
Not stated
+53
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+35
-3.3pp
Baptist
+61
-1.6pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+65
-1.0pp
Data table
Religion for Rochedale. 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 | 3,356 | 44.1% | 40.8% | 1,045 | 32.9% | 31.6% | +2,311 | +11.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 824 | 10.8% | 20.6% | 481 | 15.1% | 23.0% | +343 | -4.3pp |
| Hinduism | 467 | 6.1% | 2.9% | 129 | 4.1% | 2.2% | +338 | +2.0pp |
| Buddhism | 428 | 5.6% | 2.7% | 178 | 5.6% | 2.8% | +250 | 0.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 383 | 5.0% | 2.6% | 152 | 4.8% | 2.5% | +231 | +0.2pp |
| Islam | 343 | 4.5% | 2.3% | 56 | 1.8% | 2.0% | +287 | +2.7pp |
| Not stated | 269 | 3.5% | 5.6% | 216 | 6.8% | 8.7% | +53 | -3.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 237 | 3.1% | 8.5% | 202 | 6.4% | 11.0% | +35 | -3.3pp |
| Baptist | 192 | 2.5% | 1.7% | 131 | 4.1% | 1.9% | +61 | -1.6pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 163 | 2.1% | 1.0% | 98 | 3.1% | 1.1% | +65 | -1.0pp |
| Total | 7,616 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,178 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,438 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.