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 Upper Kedron, accounting for 44.4% (2,570 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,328 people and 14.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Upper Kedron - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Upper Kedron in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Upper Kedron, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,570
% of total
44.4%
Change from 2016
+14.6pp
2,570
44.4%
+14.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,438
% of total
24.8%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
1,438
24.8%
-2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
573
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
573
9.9%
-5.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
183
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
183
3.2%
-0.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
164
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
164
2.8%
-2.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
151
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
151
2.6%
-2.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
133
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
133
2.3%
-0.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
118
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
118
2.0%
+1.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
94
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
94
1.6%
-1.2pp
Lutheran
2021 count
46
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
46
0.8%
-0.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,328
+14.6pp
Western Catholic
+283
-2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-50
-5.0pp
Baptist
+25
-0.6pp
Uniting Church
-37
-2.0pp
Not stated
-68
-2.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+23
-0.3pp
Hinduism
+104
+1.7pp
Presbyterian
-22
-1.2pp
Lutheran
-25
-0.9pp
Data table
Religion for Upper Kedron. 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 | 2,570 | 44.4% | 40.8% | 1,242 | 29.8% | 31.6% | +1,328 | +14.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,438 | 24.8% | 20.6% | 1,155 | 27.7% | 23.0% | +283 | -2.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 573 | 9.9% | 8.5% | 623 | 14.9% | 11.0% | -50 | -5.0pp |
| Baptist | 183 | 3.2% | 1.7% | 158 | 3.8% | 1.9% | +25 | -0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 164 | 2.8% | 2.9% | 201 | 4.8% | 4.0% | -37 | -2.0pp |
| Not stated | 151 | 2.6% | 5.6% | 219 | 5.2% | 8.7% | -68 | -2.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 133 | 2.3% | 2.6% | 110 | 2.6% | 2.5% | +23 | -0.3pp |
| Hinduism | 118 | 2.0% | 2.9% | 14 | 0.3% | 2.2% | +104 | +1.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 94 | 1.6% | 1.7% | 116 | 2.8% | 2.3% | -22 | -1.2pp |
| Lutheran | 46 | 0.8% | 0.6% | 71 | 1.7% | 0.7% | -25 | -0.9pp |
| Total | 5,790 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,172 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,618 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.