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 898 people and 11.5 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
+11.5pp
2,523
39.6%
+11.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,147
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
1,147
18.0%
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,007
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
1,007
15.8%
-3.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
309
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
309
4.9%
-2.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
252
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
252
4.0%
-2.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
230
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
230
3.6%
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
180
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
180
2.8%
-0.6pp
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
+0.2pp
76
1.2%
+0.2pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
58
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
58
0.9%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+898
+11.5pp
Western Catholic
-49
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-85
-3.1pp
Uniting Church
-106
-2.3pp
Not stated
-107
-2.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+17
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
-15
-0.6pp
Baptist
+8
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+17
+0.2pp
Greek Orthodox
+8
0.0pp
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% | 1,625 | 28.1% | 29.8% | +898 | +11.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,147 | 18.0% | 18.6% | 1,196 | 20.7% | 21.1% | -49 | -2.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,007 | 15.8% | 13.5% | 1,092 | 18.9% | 17.9% | -85 | -3.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 309 | 4.9% | 4.3% | 415 | 7.2% | 6.1% | -106 | -2.3pp |
| Not stated | 252 | 4.0% | 5.0% | 359 | 6.2% | 7.1% | -107 | -2.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 230 | 3.6% | 3.1% | 213 | 3.7% | 2.9% | +17 | -0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 180 | 2.8% | 2.4% | 195 | 3.4% | 3.2% | -15 | -0.6pp |
| Baptist | 145 | 2.3% | 2.5% | 137 | 2.4% | 2.8% | +8 | -0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 76 | 1.2% | 0.9% | 59 | 1.0% | 1.0% | +17 | +0.2pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 58 | 0.9% | 0.5% | 50 | 0.9% | 0.5% | +8 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 6,368 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,788 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +580 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.