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 Lamb Island, accounting for 45% (232 people). This share was higher than Redland (C) (42%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 190 people and 17.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lamb Island - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lamb Island in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Redland (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lamb Island, with comparison markers for Redland (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
232
% of total
45.0%
Change from 2016
+17.5pp
232
45.0%
+17.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
71
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
71
13.8%
-3.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
70
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
-9.3pp
70
13.6%
-9.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
51
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
51
9.9%
+0.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
18
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
18
3.5%
-1.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
12
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
12
2.3%
-1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
11
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
11
2.1%
-4.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+190
+17.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+45
-3.2pp
Western Catholic
+35
-9.3pp
Not stated
+37
+0.7pp
Presbyterian
+11
-1.1pp
Uniting Church
+6
-1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+1
-4.4pp
Data table
Religion for Lamb Island. 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 | 232 | 45.0% | 42.0% | 42 | 27.5% | 29.8% | +190 | +17.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 71 | 13.8% | 13.5% | 26 | 17.0% | 17.9% | +45 | -3.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 70 | 13.6% | 18.6% | 35 | 22.9% | 21.1% | +35 | -9.3pp |
| Not stated | 51 | 9.9% | 5.0% | 14 | 9.2% | 7.1% | +37 | +0.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 18 | 3.5% | 2.4% | 7 | 4.6% | 3.2% | +11 | -1.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 12 | 2.3% | 4.3% | 6 | 3.9% | 6.1% | +6 | -1.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 11 | 2.1% | 3.1% | 10 | 6.5% | 2.9% | +1 | -4.4pp |
| Total | 515 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 153 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +362 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.