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 Ipswich (C), accounting for 41.5% (95,045 people). This share was similar to Greater Brisbane (41.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 37,541 people and 11.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Ipswich (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Ipswich (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Brisbane and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ipswich (C), with comparison markers for Greater Brisbane.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
95,045
% of total
41.5%
Change from 2016
+11.8pp
95,045
41.5%
+11.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
37,184
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
37,184
16.2%
-3.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
21,945
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
21,945
9.6%
-4.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
17,079
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
17,079
7.5%
-1.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
9,142
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
9,142
4.0%
0.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
7,640
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
7,640
3.3%
-1.7pp
Hinduism
2021 count
4,374
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
4,374
1.9%
+0.8pp
Baptist
2021 count
4,316
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
4,316
1.9%
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
4,190
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
4,190
1.8%
-0.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
3,897
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
3,897
1.7%
-0.1pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+37,541
+11.8pp
Western Catholic
-943
-3.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-5,362
-4.5pp
Not stated
-712
-1.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+1,396
0.0pp
Uniting Church
-1,976
-1.7pp
Hinduism
+2,290
+0.8pp
Baptist
+140
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
-841
-0.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+407
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Ipswich (C). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Brisbane.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Brisbane% | Count | % | Greater Brisbane% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 95,045 | 41.5% | 41.4% | 57,504 | 29.7% | 30.6% | +37,541 | +11.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 37,184 | 16.2% | 18.5% | 38,127 | 19.7% | 21.4% | -943 | -3.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 21,945 | 9.6% | 9.7% | 27,307 | 14.1% | 13.3% | -5,362 | -4.5pp |
| Not stated | 17,079 | 7.5% | 6.3% | 17,791 | 9.2% | 8.7% | -712 | -1.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 9,142 | 4.0% | 3.2% | 7,746 | 4.0% | 3.1% | +1,396 | 0.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 7,640 | 3.3% | 3.2% | 9,616 | 5.0% | 4.6% | -1,976 | -1.7pp |
| Hinduism | 4,374 | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2,084 | 1.1% | 1.5% | +2,290 | +0.8pp |
| Baptist | 4,316 | 1.9% | 2.0% | 4,176 | 2.2% | 2.2% | +140 | -0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 4,190 | 1.8% | 1.9% | 5,031 | 2.6% | 2.6% | -841 | -0.8pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 3,897 | 1.7% | 1.2% | 3,490 | 1.8% | 1.3% | +407 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 229,202 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 193,715 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +35,487 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.