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 Noosaville, accounting for 42.1% (3,660 people). This share was lower than Noosa (S) (48.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 904 people and 8.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Noosaville - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Noosaville in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Noosa (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Noosaville, with comparison markers for Noosa (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,660
% of total
42.1%
Change from 2016
+8.1pp
3,660
42.1%
+8.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,566
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
1,566
18.0%
-2.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,520
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
1,520
17.5%
-1.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
602
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
602
6.9%
-2.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
260
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
260
3.0%
-0.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
255
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
255
2.9%
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
205
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
205
2.4%
+0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
85
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
85
1.0%
0.0pp
Lutheran
2021 count
83
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
83
1.0%
-0.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
77
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
77
0.9%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+904
+8.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-107
-2.6pp
Western Catholic
-37
-1.7pp
Not stated
-120
-2.0pp
Presbyterian
-53
-0.9pp
Uniting Church
-43
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+38
+0.3pp
Buddhism
+1
0.0pp
Lutheran
-27
-0.4pp
Baptist
-10
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Noosaville. 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 | 3,660 | 42.1% | 48.2% | 2,756 | 34.0% | 36.9% | +904 | +8.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,566 | 18.0% | 13.6% | 1,673 | 20.6% | 17.5% | -107 | -2.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,520 | 17.5% | 15.1% | 1,557 | 19.2% | 17.5% | -37 | -1.7pp |
| Not stated | 602 | 6.9% | 8.0% | 722 | 8.9% | 9.3% | -120 | -2.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 260 | 3.0% | 2.1% | 313 | 3.9% | 3.1% | -53 | -0.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 255 | 2.9% | 3.1% | 298 | 3.7% | 4.4% | -43 | -0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 205 | 2.4% | 2.3% | 167 | 2.1% | 2.4% | +38 | +0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 85 | 1.0% | 1.1% | 84 | 1.0% | 1.4% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Lutheran | 83 | 1.0% | 0.8% | 110 | 1.4% | 1.1% | -27 | -0.4pp |
| Baptist | 77 | 0.9% | 0.8% | 87 | 1.1% | 1.0% | -10 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 8,689 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,117 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +572 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.