Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Willawong, accounting for 33.3% (46 people). This share was lower than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 19 people and 11 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Willawong - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Willawong in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
This area boundary has changed from 2016 to 2021. As a result, 2016 values are mapped onto 2021 suburb boundaries using ABS concordance.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Willawong, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Islam
Christianity, nfd
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3
+7.2pp
Western Catholic
-11
-3.6pp
Islam
+17
+12.7pp
Christianity, nfd
-4
-0.9pp
Data table
Religion for Willawong. 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 | 46 | 33.3% | 40.8% | 43 | 26.1% | 31.6% | +3 | +7.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 26 | 18.8% | 20.6% | 37 | 22.4% | 23.0% | -11 | -3.6pp |
| Islam | 20 | 14.5% | 2.3% | 3 | 1.8% | 2.0% | +17 | +12.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 13 | 9.4% | 2.6% | 17 | 10.3% | 2.5% | -4 | -0.9pp |
| Total | 138 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 165 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -27 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.