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 Wavell Heights, accounting for 39.3% (4,069 people). This share was lower than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,216 people and 10.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wavell Heights - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wavell Heights in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wavell Heights, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
4,069
% of total
39.3%
Change from 2016
+10.1pp
4,069
39.3%
+10.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
3,072
% of total
29.7%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
3,072
29.7%
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,127
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
1,127
10.9%
-1.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
375
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
375
3.6%
-3.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
278
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
278
2.7%
-1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
235
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
235
2.3%
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
159
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
159
1.5%
-0.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
152
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
152
1.5%
-0.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
152
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
152
1.5%
+0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
100
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
100
1.0%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,216
+10.1pp
Western Catholic
-96
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-104
-1.7pp
Not stated
-314
-3.5pp
Uniting Church
-115
-1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+19
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
-80
-0.9pp
Baptist
-13
-0.2pp
Hinduism
+32
+0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+5
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Wavell Heights. 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 | 4,069 | 39.3% | 40.8% | 2,853 | 29.2% | 31.6% | +1,216 | +10.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 3,072 | 29.7% | 20.6% | 3,168 | 32.4% | 23.0% | -96 | -2.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,127 | 10.9% | 8.5% | 1,231 | 12.6% | 11.0% | -104 | -1.7pp |
| Not stated | 375 | 3.6% | 5.6% | 689 | 7.1% | 8.7% | -314 | -3.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 278 | 2.7% | 2.9% | 393 | 4.0% | 4.0% | -115 | -1.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 235 | 2.3% | 2.6% | 216 | 2.2% | 2.5% | +19 | +0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 159 | 1.5% | 1.7% | 239 | 2.4% | 2.3% | -80 | -0.9pp |
| Baptist | 152 | 1.5% | 1.7% | 165 | 1.7% | 1.9% | -13 | -0.2pp |
| Hinduism | 152 | 1.5% | 2.9% | 120 | 1.2% | 2.2% | +32 | +0.3pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 100 | 1.0% | 1.0% | 95 | 1.0% | 1.1% | +5 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 10,345 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 9,772 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +573 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.