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 Shorncliffe, accounting for 45.5% (856 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 203 people and 10.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Shorncliffe - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Shorncliffe in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Shorncliffe, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
856
% of total
45.5%
Change from 2016
+10.8pp
856
45.5%
+10.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
470
% of total
25.0%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
470
25.0%
-2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
218
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
218
11.6%
-1.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
100
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
100
5.3%
-1.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
67
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
67
3.6%
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
51
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
51
2.7%
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
27
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
27
1.4%
-1.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
20
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
20
1.1%
-0.9pp
Lutheran
2021 count
13
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
13
0.7%
+0.1pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
10
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
10
0.5%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+203
+10.8pp
Western Catholic
-43
-2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-34
-1.8pp
Not stated
-20
-1.1pp
Uniting Church
-13
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
-2
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
-26
-1.4pp
Baptist
-18
-0.9pp
Lutheran
+1
+0.1pp
Greek Orthodox
+7
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Shorncliffe. 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 | 856 | 45.5% | 40.8% | 653 | 34.7% | 31.6% | +203 | +10.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 470 | 25.0% | 20.6% | 513 | 27.2% | 23.0% | -43 | -2.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 218 | 11.6% | 8.5% | 252 | 13.4% | 11.0% | -34 | -1.8pp |
| Not stated | 100 | 5.3% | 5.6% | 120 | 6.4% | 8.7% | -20 | -1.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 67 | 3.6% | 2.9% | 80 | 4.2% | 4.0% | -13 | -0.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 51 | 2.7% | 2.6% | 53 | 2.8% | 2.5% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 27 | 1.4% | 1.7% | 53 | 2.8% | 2.3% | -26 | -1.4pp |
| Baptist | 20 | 1.1% | 1.7% | 38 | 2.0% | 1.9% | -18 | -0.9pp |
| Lutheran | 13 | 0.7% | 0.6% | 12 | 0.6% | 0.7% | +1 | +0.1pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 10 | 0.5% | 1.0% | 3 | 0.2% | 1.0% | +7 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 1,881 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,883 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.