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 Tewantin, accounting for 46.5% (5,185 people). This share was lower than Noosa (S) (48.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 5,156 people and 36.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Tewantin - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Tewantin in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Noosa (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tewantin, with comparison markers for Noosa (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
5,185
% of total
46.5%
Change from 2016
+36.5pp
5,185
46.5%
+36.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,798
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
-6.2pp
1,798
16.1%
-6.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,525
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-14.1pp
1,525
13.7%
-14.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
923
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
923
8.3%
-2.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
349
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
349
3.1%
-6.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
268
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
268
2.4%
-2.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
221
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
221
2.0%
+0.6pp
Buddhism
2021 count
129
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-
129
1.2%
-
Lutheran
2021 count
105
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-8.0pp
105
0.9%
-8.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
101
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
101
0.9%
-3.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+5,156
+36.5pp
Western Catholic
+1,733
-6.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1,444
-14.1pp
Not stated
+891
-2.7pp
Uniting Church
+321
-6.5pp
Presbyterian
+254
-2.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+217
+0.6pp
Lutheran
+79
-8.0pp
Baptist
+89
-3.2pp
Data table
Religion for Tewantin. 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 | 5,185 | 46.5% | 48.2% | 29 | 10.0% | 36.9% | +5,156 | +36.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,798 | 16.1% | 15.1% | 65 | 22.3% | 17.5% | +1,733 | -6.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,525 | 13.7% | 13.6% | 81 | 27.8% | 17.5% | +1,444 | -14.1pp |
| Not stated | 923 | 8.3% | 8.0% | 32 | 11.0% | 9.3% | +891 | -2.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 349 | 3.1% | 3.1% | 28 | 9.6% | 4.4% | +321 | -6.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 268 | 2.4% | 2.1% | 14 | 4.8% | 3.1% | +254 | -2.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 221 | 2.0% | 2.3% | 4 | 1.4% | 2.4% | +217 | +0.6pp |
| Buddhism | 129 | 1.2% | 1.1% | - | - | 1.4% | - | - |
| Lutheran | 105 | 0.9% | 0.8% | 26 | 8.9% | 1.1% | +79 | -8.0pp |
| Baptist | 101 | 0.9% | 0.8% | 12 | 4.1% | 1.0% | +89 | -3.2pp |
| Total | 11,161 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 291 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +10,870 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.