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 Alexandra Hills, accounting for 45.4% (7,479 people). This share was higher than Redland (C) (42%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,205 people and 12.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Alexandra Hills - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Alexandra Hills in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Redland (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Alexandra Hills, with comparison markers for Redland (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
7,479
% of total
45.4%
Change from 2016
+12.9pp
7,479
45.4%
+12.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
3,010
% of total
18.3%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
3,010
18.3%
-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,923
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
1,923
11.7%
-4.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
817
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
817
5.0%
-1.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
669
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
669
4.1%
-1.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
481
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
481
2.9%
+0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
345
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
345
2.1%
-0.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
337
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
337
2.0%
-1.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
135
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
135
0.8%
-0.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
127
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
127
0.8%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,205
+12.9pp
Western Catholic
-422
-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-773
-4.9pp
Not stated
-250
-1.6pp
Uniting Church
-295
-1.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+39
+0.2pp
Baptist
-63
-0.4pp
Presbyterian
-174
-1.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-57
-0.4pp
Buddhism
+4
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Alexandra Hills. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Redland (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Redland (C)% | Count | % | Redland (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 7,479 | 45.4% | 42.0% | 5,274 | 32.5% | 29.8% | +2,205 | +12.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 3,010 | 18.3% | 18.6% | 3,432 | 21.1% | 21.1% | -422 | -2.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,923 | 11.7% | 13.5% | 2,696 | 16.6% | 17.9% | -773 | -4.9pp |
| Not stated | 817 | 5.0% | 5.0% | 1,067 | 6.6% | 7.1% | -250 | -1.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 669 | 4.1% | 4.3% | 964 | 5.9% | 6.1% | -295 | -1.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 481 | 2.9% | 3.1% | 442 | 2.7% | 2.9% | +39 | +0.2pp |
| Baptist | 345 | 2.1% | 2.5% | 408 | 2.5% | 2.8% | -63 | -0.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 337 | 2.0% | 2.4% | 511 | 3.1% | 3.2% | -174 | -1.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 135 | 0.8% | 0.9% | 192 | 1.2% | 1.0% | -57 | -0.4pp |
| Buddhism | 127 | 0.8% | 0.9% | 123 | 0.8% | 0.9% | +4 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 16,479 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 16,249 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +230 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.