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 Wynnum West, accounting for 42.9% (5,479 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,617 people and 11.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wynnum West - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wynnum West in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wynnum West, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
5,479
% of total
42.9%
Change from 2016
+11.7pp
5,479
42.9%
+11.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,590
% of total
20.3%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
2,590
20.3%
-1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,498
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
1,498
11.7%
-3.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
739
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
739
5.8%
-2.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
495
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
495
3.9%
-1.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
326
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
326
2.6%
-0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
311
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
311
2.4%
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
263
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
263
2.1%
-1.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
151
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
151
1.2%
-0.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
143
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
143
1.1%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,617
+11.7pp
Western Catholic
-132
-1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-422
-3.8pp
Not stated
-276
-2.4pp
Uniting Church
-152
-1.3pp
Baptist
-4
-0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+3
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
-115
-1.0pp
Buddhism
-11
-0.1pp
Hinduism
+7
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Wynnum West. 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 | 5,479 | 42.9% | 40.8% | 3,862 | 31.2% | 31.6% | +1,617 | +11.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,590 | 20.3% | 20.6% | 2,722 | 22.0% | 23.0% | -132 | -1.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,498 | 11.7% | 8.5% | 1,920 | 15.5% | 11.0% | -422 | -3.8pp |
| Not stated | 739 | 5.8% | 5.6% | 1,015 | 8.2% | 8.7% | -276 | -2.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 495 | 3.9% | 2.9% | 647 | 5.2% | 4.0% | -152 | -1.3pp |
| Baptist | 326 | 2.6% | 1.7% | 330 | 2.7% | 1.9% | -4 | -0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 311 | 2.4% | 2.6% | 308 | 2.5% | 2.5% | +3 | -0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 263 | 2.1% | 1.7% | 378 | 3.1% | 2.3% | -115 | -1.0pp |
| Buddhism | 151 | 1.2% | 2.7% | 162 | 1.3% | 2.8% | -11 | -0.1pp |
| Hinduism | 143 | 1.1% | 2.9% | 136 | 1.1% | 2.2% | +7 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 12,767 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 12,363 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +404 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.