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 Ormiston, accounting for 39.6% (2,523 people). This share was lower than Redland (C) (42%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,505 people and 25 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Ormiston - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Ormiston in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Redland (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ormiston, with comparison markers for Redland (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,523
% of total
39.6%
Change from 2016
+25.0pp
2,523
39.6%
+25.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,147
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
-9.6pp
1,147
18.0%
-9.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,007
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
+12.5pp
1,007
15.8%
+12.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
309
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
309
4.9%
-4.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
252
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-19.6pp
252
4.0%
-19.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
230
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
230
3.6%
-1.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
180
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-
180
2.8%
-
Baptist
2021 count
145
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
145
2.3%
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
76
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-
76
1.2%
-
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
58
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-
58
0.9%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,505
+25.0pp
Western Catholic
+1,113
-9.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1,003
+12.5pp
Uniting Church
+297
-4.9pp
Not stated
+223
-19.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+224
-1.3pp
Baptist
+142
-0.1pp
Lutheran
+36
-2.7pp
Data table
Religion for Ormiston. 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 | 2,523 | 39.6% | 42.0% | 18 | 14.6% | 29.8% | +2,505 | +25.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,147 | 18.0% | 18.6% | 34 | 27.6% | 21.1% | +1,113 | -9.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,007 | 15.8% | 13.5% | 4 | 3.3% | 17.9% | +1,003 | +12.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 309 | 4.9% | 4.3% | 12 | 9.8% | 6.1% | +297 | -4.9pp |
| Not stated | 252 | 4.0% | 5.0% | 29 | 23.6% | 7.1% | +223 | -19.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 230 | 3.6% | 3.1% | 6 | 4.9% | 2.9% | +224 | -1.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 180 | 2.8% | 2.4% | - | - | 3.2% | - | - |
| Baptist | 145 | 2.3% | 2.5% | 3 | 2.4% | 2.8% | +142 | -0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 76 | 1.2% | 0.9% | - | - | 1.0% | - | - |
| Greek Orthodox | 58 | 0.9% | 0.5% | - | - | 0.5% | - | - |
| Total | 6,368 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 123 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6,245 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.