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 North Stradbroke Island, accounting for 31.4% (59 people). This share was lower than Redland (C) (42%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 21 people, while its share fell by 0.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
North Stradbroke Island - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for North Stradbroke Island in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Redland (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for North Stradbroke Island, with comparison markers for Redland (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
59
% of total
31.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
59
31.4%
-0.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
37
% of total
19.7%
Change from 2016
-15.3pp
37
19.7%
-15.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
34
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
+6.4pp
34
18.1%
+6.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
23
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
23
12.2%
-3.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+21
-0.3pp
Western Catholic
-5
-15.3pp
Not stated
+20
+6.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+4
-3.6pp
Data table
Religion for North Stradbroke 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 | 59 | 31.4% | 42.0% | 38 | 31.7% | 29.8% | +21 | -0.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 37 | 19.7% | 18.6% | 42 | 35.0% | 21.1% | -5 | -15.3pp |
| Not stated | 34 | 18.1% | 5.0% | 14 | 11.7% | 7.1% | +20 | +6.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 23 | 12.2% | 13.5% | 19 | 15.8% | 17.9% | +4 | -3.6pp |
| Total | 188 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 120 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +68 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.