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 Spring Hill (Qld), accounting for 42.2% (2,774 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 602 people and 5.3 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Spring Hill (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Spring Hill (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Spring Hill (Qld), with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).

Spring Hill (Qld)
Brisbane (C)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

2,774

% of total

42.2%

Change from 2016

+5.3pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

1,259

% of total

19.1%

Change from 2016

-3.0pp

Not stated

2021 count

688

% of total

10.5%

Change from 2016

-3.0pp

Hinduism

2021 count

566

% of total

8.6%

Change from 2016

+3.1pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

290

% of total

4.4%

Change from 2016

-1.7pp

Buddhism

2021 count

211

% of total

3.2%

Change from 2016

+0.2pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

167

% of total

2.5%

Change from 2016

+0.6pp

Islam

2021 count

97

% of total

1.5%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Presbyterian

2021 count

83

% of total

1.3%

Change from 2016

-0.4pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

79

% of total

1.2%

Change from 2016

-0.5pp

Data table

Religion for Spring Hill (Qld). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brisbane (C).

Religion for Spring Hill (Qld). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brisbane (C).
Religion for Spring Hill (Qld). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brisbane (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Brisbane (C)%Count%Brisbane (C)%Countpp
No Religion, so described2,77442.2%40.8%2,17236.9%31.6%+602+5.3pp
Western Catholic1,25919.1%20.6%1,30322.1%23.0%-44-3.0pp
Not stated68810.5%5.6%79313.5%8.7%-105-3.0pp
Hinduism5668.6%2.9%3255.5%2.2%+241+3.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia2904.4%8.5%3586.1%11.0%-68-1.7pp
Buddhism2113.2%2.7%1743.0%2.8%+37+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd1672.5%2.6%1121.9%2.5%+55+0.6pp
Islam971.5%2.3%891.5%2.0%+80.0pp
Presbyterian831.3%1.7%1021.7%2.3%-19-0.4pp
Uniting Church791.2%2.9%1021.7%4.0%-23-0.5pp
Total6,581100.0%100.0%5,885100.0%100.0%+6960.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.