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 Federal (Qld), accounting for 56.1% (198 people). This share was higher than Noosa (S) (48.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 81 people and 18.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Federal (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Federal (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Noosa (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Federal (Qld), with comparison markers for Noosa (S).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+81
+18.6pp
Western Catholic
-7
-4.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-9
-4.3pp
Not stated
+14
+3.3pp
Data table
Religion for Federal (Qld). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Noosa (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Noosa (S)% | Count | % | Noosa (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 198 | 56.1% | 48.2% | 117 | 37.5% | 36.9% | +81 | +18.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 45 | 12.7% | 15.1% | 52 | 16.7% | 17.5% | -7 | -4.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 38 | 10.8% | 13.6% | 47 | 15.1% | 17.5% | -9 | -4.3pp |
| Not stated | 32 | 9.1% | 8.0% | 18 | 5.8% | 9.3% | +14 | +3.3pp |
| Total | 353 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 312 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +41 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.