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 Ridgewood (Qld), accounting for 53.5% (167 people). This share was higher than Noosa (S) (48.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 125 people and 22.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Ridgewood (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Ridgewood (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Noosa (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ridgewood (Qld), with comparison markers for Noosa (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
167
% of total
53.5%
Change from 2016
+22.6pp
167
53.5%
+22.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
43
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
-12.7pp
43
13.8%
-12.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
36
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
-5.4pp
36
11.5%
-5.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
21
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
21
6.7%
+0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
12
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
12
3.8%
-3.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+125
+22.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+7
-12.7pp
Not stated
+13
-5.4pp
Western Catholic
+13
+0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+2
-3.6pp
Data table
Religion for Ridgewood (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 | 167 | 53.5% | 48.2% | 42 | 30.9% | 36.9% | +125 | +22.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 43 | 13.8% | 13.6% | 36 | 26.5% | 17.5% | +7 | -12.7pp |
| Not stated | 36 | 11.5% | 8.0% | 23 | 16.9% | 9.3% | +13 | -5.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 21 | 6.7% | 15.1% | 8 | 5.9% | 17.5% | +13 | +0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 12 | 3.8% | 2.3% | 10 | 7.4% | 2.4% | +2 | -3.6pp |
| Total | 312 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 136 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +176 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.