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 Birkdale, accounting for 38.8% (5,742 people). This share was lower than Redland (C) (42%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,695 people and 10.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Birkdale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Birkdale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Redland (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Birkdale, with comparison markers for Redland (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
5,742
% of total
38.8%
Change from 2016
+10.9pp
5,742
38.8%
+10.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,966
% of total
20.1%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
2,966
20.1%
-2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
2,119
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
2,119
14.3%
-3.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
781
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
781
5.3%
-2.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
688
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
688
4.7%
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
473
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
473
3.2%
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
398
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
398
2.7%
-0.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
375
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
375
2.5%
-0.6pp
Buddhism
2021 count
144
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
144
1.0%
0.0pp
Hinduism
2021 count
127
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
127
0.9%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,695
+10.9pp
Western Catholic
-264
-2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-486
-3.7pp
Not stated
-362
-2.6pp
Uniting Church
-212
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+44
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
-96
-0.7pp
Baptist
-81
-0.6pp
Buddhism
+3
0.0pp
Hinduism
+59
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Birkdale. 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 | 5,742 | 38.8% | 42.0% | 4,047 | 27.9% | 29.8% | +1,695 | +10.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,966 | 20.1% | 18.6% | 3,230 | 22.3% | 21.1% | -264 | -2.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 2,119 | 14.3% | 13.5% | 2,605 | 18.0% | 17.9% | -486 | -3.7pp |
| Not stated | 781 | 5.3% | 5.0% | 1,143 | 7.9% | 7.1% | -362 | -2.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 688 | 4.7% | 4.3% | 900 | 6.2% | 6.1% | -212 | -1.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 473 | 3.2% | 3.1% | 429 | 3.0% | 2.9% | +44 | +0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 398 | 2.7% | 2.4% | 494 | 3.4% | 3.2% | -96 | -0.7pp |
| Baptist | 375 | 2.5% | 2.5% | 456 | 3.1% | 2.8% | -81 | -0.6pp |
| Buddhism | 144 | 1.0% | 0.9% | 141 | 1.0% | 0.9% | +3 | 0.0pp |
| Hinduism | 127 | 0.9% | 0.6% | 68 | 0.5% | 0.4% | +59 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 14,790 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 14,493 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +297 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.