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 Capalaba, accounting for 42.4% (7,634 people). This share was higher than Redland (C) (42%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 7,323 people and 10.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Capalaba - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Capalaba in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Redland (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Capalaba, with comparison markers for Redland (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
7,634
% of total
42.4%
Change from 2016
+10.2pp
7,634
42.4%
+10.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
3,457
% of total
19.2%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
3,457
19.2%
-4.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
2,063
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
-7.3pp
2,063
11.5%
-7.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
931
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
931
5.2%
-5.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
682
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
682
3.8%
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
526
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
526
2.9%
+1.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
408
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
408
2.3%
0.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
390
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
390
2.2%
+1.4pp
Hinduism
2021 count
203
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
203
1.1%
+0.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
174
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
174
1.0%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+7,323
+10.2pp
Western Catholic
+3,232
-4.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1,881
-7.3pp
Not stated
+830
-5.2pp
Uniting Church
+632
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+514
+1.7pp
Presbyterian
+386
0.0pp
Baptist
+382
+1.4pp
Hinduism
+200
+0.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+169
+0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Capalaba. 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 | 7,634 | 42.4% | 42.0% | 311 | 32.2% | 29.8% | +7,323 | +10.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 3,457 | 19.2% | 18.6% | 225 | 23.3% | 21.1% | +3,232 | -4.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 2,063 | 11.5% | 13.5% | 182 | 18.8% | 17.9% | +1,881 | -7.3pp |
| Not stated | 931 | 5.2% | 5.0% | 101 | 10.4% | 7.1% | +830 | -5.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 682 | 3.8% | 4.3% | 50 | 5.2% | 6.1% | +632 | -1.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 526 | 2.9% | 3.1% | 12 | 1.2% | 2.9% | +514 | +1.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 408 | 2.3% | 2.4% | 22 | 2.3% | 3.2% | +386 | 0.0pp |
| Baptist | 390 | 2.2% | 2.5% | 8 | 0.8% | 2.8% | +382 | +1.4pp |
| Hinduism | 203 | 1.1% | 0.6% | 3 | 0.3% | 0.4% | +200 | +0.8pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 174 | 1.0% | 0.9% | 5 | 0.5% | 1.0% | +169 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 18,001 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 967 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +17,034 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.