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 Tingalpa, accounting for 40% (3,367 people). This share was lower than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,092 people and 12.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Tingalpa - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Tingalpa in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tingalpa, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,367
% of total
40.0%
Change from 2016
+12.5pp
3,367
40.0%
+12.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,970
% of total
23.4%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
1,970
23.4%
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
891
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
891
10.6%
-4.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
411
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
411
4.9%
-2.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
323
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
323
3.8%
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
188
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
188
2.2%
-0.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
184
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
184
2.2%
-0.8pp
Hinduism
2021 count
168
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
168
2.0%
-0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
150
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
150
1.8%
-0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
142
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
142
1.7%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,092
+12.5pp
Western Catholic
-177
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-316
-4.0pp
Not stated
-176
-2.2pp
Uniting Church
-91
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-33
-0.5pp
Presbyterian
-66
-0.8pp
Hinduism
-4
-0.1pp
Buddhism
-18
-0.2pp
Baptist
+8
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Tingalpa. 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 | 3,367 | 40.0% | 40.8% | 2,275 | 27.5% | 31.6% | +1,092 | +12.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,970 | 23.4% | 20.6% | 2,147 | 26.0% | 23.0% | -177 | -2.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 891 | 10.6% | 8.5% | 1,207 | 14.6% | 11.0% | -316 | -4.0pp |
| Not stated | 411 | 4.9% | 5.6% | 587 | 7.1% | 8.7% | -176 | -2.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 323 | 3.8% | 2.9% | 414 | 5.0% | 4.0% | -91 | -1.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 188 | 2.2% | 2.6% | 221 | 2.7% | 2.5% | -33 | -0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 184 | 2.2% | 1.7% | 250 | 3.0% | 2.3% | -66 | -0.8pp |
| Hinduism | 168 | 2.0% | 2.9% | 172 | 2.1% | 2.2% | -4 | -0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 150 | 1.8% | 2.7% | 168 | 2.0% | 2.8% | -18 | -0.2pp |
| Baptist | 142 | 1.7% | 1.7% | 134 | 1.6% | 1.9% | +8 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 8,425 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,268 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +157 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.