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 Virginia (Qld), accounting for 42.5% (1,016 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 318 people and 10.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Virginia (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Virginia (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Virginia (Qld), with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,016
% of total
42.5%
Change from 2016
+10.8pp
1,016
42.5%
+10.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
590
% of total
24.7%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
590
24.7%
-1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
220
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
220
9.2%
-2.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
104
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
104
4.3%
-4.7pp
Hinduism
2021 count
95
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
95
4.0%
+1.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
76
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
76
3.2%
-1.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
67
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
67
2.8%
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
43
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
43
1.8%
-0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
31
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
31
1.3%
-0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
24
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
24
1.0%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+318
+10.8pp
Western Catholic
+16
-1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-36
-2.4pp
Not stated
-94
-4.7pp
Hinduism
+30
+1.0pp
Uniting Church
-25
-1.4pp
Presbyterian
-26
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
-2
-0.2pp
Baptist
+1
-0.1pp
Buddhism
+4
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Virginia (Qld). 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 | 1,016 | 42.5% | 40.8% | 698 | 31.7% | 31.6% | +318 | +10.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 590 | 24.7% | 20.6% | 574 | 26.1% | 23.0% | +16 | -1.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 220 | 9.2% | 8.5% | 256 | 11.6% | 11.0% | -36 | -2.4pp |
| Not stated | 104 | 4.3% | 5.6% | 198 | 9.0% | 8.7% | -94 | -4.7pp |
| Hinduism | 95 | 4.0% | 2.9% | 65 | 3.0% | 2.2% | +30 | +1.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 76 | 3.2% | 2.9% | 101 | 4.6% | 4.0% | -25 | -1.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 67 | 2.8% | 1.7% | 93 | 4.2% | 2.3% | -26 | -1.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 43 | 1.8% | 2.6% | 45 | 2.0% | 2.5% | -2 | -0.2pp |
| Baptist | 31 | 1.3% | 1.7% | 30 | 1.4% | 1.9% | +1 | -0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 24 | 1.0% | 2.7% | 20 | 0.9% | 2.8% | +4 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 2,391 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,201 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +190 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.