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 Redland (C), accounting for 42% (66,842 people). This share was higher than Greater Brisbane (41.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 23,047 people and 12.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Redland (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Redland (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Brisbane and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Redland (C), with comparison markers for Greater Brisbane.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
66,842
% of total
42.0%
Change from 2016
+12.2pp
66,842
42.0%
+12.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
29,573
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
29,573
18.6%
-2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
21,552
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
21,552
13.5%
-4.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
7,939
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
7,939
5.0%
-2.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
6,874
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
6,874
4.3%
-1.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
4,952
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
4,952
3.1%
+0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
3,943
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
3,943
2.5%
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
3,751
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
3,751
2.4%
-0.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
1,434
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
1,434
0.9%
-0.1pp
Lutheran
2021 count
1,394
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
1,394
0.9%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+23,047
+12.2pp
Western Catholic
-1,468
-2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-4,773
-4.4pp
Not stated
-2,477
-2.1pp
Uniting Church
-2,050
-1.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+631
+0.2pp
Baptist
-183
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
-925
-0.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-101
-0.1pp
Lutheran
-291
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Redland (C). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Brisbane.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Brisbane% | Count | % | Greater Brisbane% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 66,842 | 42.0% | 41.4% | 43,795 | 29.8% | 30.6% | +23,047 | +12.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 29,573 | 18.6% | 18.5% | 31,041 | 21.1% | 21.4% | -1,468 | -2.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 21,552 | 13.5% | 9.7% | 26,325 | 17.9% | 13.3% | -4,773 | -4.4pp |
| Not stated | 7,939 | 5.0% | 6.3% | 10,416 | 7.1% | 8.7% | -2,477 | -2.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 6,874 | 4.3% | 3.2% | 8,924 | 6.1% | 4.6% | -2,050 | -1.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 4,952 | 3.1% | 3.2% | 4,321 | 2.9% | 3.1% | +631 | +0.2pp |
| Baptist | 3,943 | 2.5% | 2.0% | 4,126 | 2.8% | 2.2% | -183 | -0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 3,751 | 2.4% | 1.9% | 4,676 | 3.2% | 2.6% | -925 | -0.8pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 1,434 | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1,535 | 1.0% | 1.3% | -101 | -0.1pp |
| Lutheran | 1,394 | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1,685 | 1.1% | 1.0% | -291 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 159,209 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 147,008 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +12,201 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.