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 Peregian Beach (part), accounting for 51.6% (2,550 people). This share was higher than Noosa (S) (48.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,155 people and 11.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Peregian Beach (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Peregian Beach (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Noosa (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Peregian Beach (part), with comparison markers for Noosa (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,550
% of total
51.6%
Change from 2016
+11.6pp
2,550
51.6%
+11.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
792
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
792
16.0%
-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
549
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
549
11.1%
+2.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
327
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-7.1pp
327
6.6%
-7.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
168
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
168
3.4%
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
136
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
136
2.7%
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
91
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
91
1.8%
-0.6pp
Buddhism
2021 count
59
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
59
1.2%
-2.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
44
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
44
0.9%
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
41
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
41
0.8%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,155
+11.6pp
Western Catholic
+163
-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+248
+2.5pp
Not stated
-151
-7.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+54
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
+60
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
+6
-0.6pp
Buddhism
-72
-2.6pp
Baptist
+8
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+16
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Peregian Beach (part). 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 | 2,550 | 51.6% | 48.2% | 1,395 | 40.0% | 36.9% | +1,155 | +11.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 792 | 16.0% | 15.1% | 629 | 18.0% | 17.5% | +163 | -2.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 549 | 11.1% | 13.6% | 301 | 8.6% | 17.5% | +248 | +2.5pp |
| Not stated | 327 | 6.6% | 8.0% | 478 | 13.7% | 9.3% | -151 | -7.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 168 | 3.4% | 2.3% | 114 | 3.3% | 2.4% | +54 | +0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 136 | 2.7% | 3.1% | 76 | 2.2% | 4.4% | +60 | +0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 91 | 1.8% | 2.1% | 85 | 2.4% | 3.1% | +6 | -0.6pp |
| Buddhism | 59 | 1.2% | 1.1% | 131 | 3.8% | 1.4% | -72 | -2.6pp |
| Baptist | 44 | 0.9% | 0.8% | 36 | 1.0% | 1.0% | +8 | -0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 41 | 0.8% | 0.7% | 25 | 0.7% | 0.9% | +16 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 4,946 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,487 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,459 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.