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 Point Lookout, accounting for 49.7% (384 people). This share was higher than Redland (C) (42%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 127 people and 13.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Point Lookout - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Point Lookout in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Redland (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Point Lookout, with comparison markers for Redland (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
384
% of total
49.7%
Change from 2016
+13.3pp
384
49.7%
+13.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
109
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
109
14.1%
-6.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
101
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
101
13.1%
-3.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
96
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
96
12.4%
-4.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
13
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
13
1.7%
+0.1pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
13
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-
13
1.7%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
11
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
11
1.4%
-1.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
10
1.3%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+127
+13.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-33
-6.0pp
Western Catholic
-13
-3.0pp
Not stated
-23
-4.4pp
Buddhism
+2
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
-11
-1.7pp
Christianity, nfd
-1
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Point Lookout. 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 | 384 | 49.7% | 42.0% | 257 | 36.4% | 29.8% | +127 | +13.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 109 | 14.1% | 13.5% | 142 | 20.1% | 17.9% | -33 | -6.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 101 | 13.1% | 18.6% | 114 | 16.1% | 21.1% | -13 | -3.0pp |
| Not stated | 96 | 12.4% | 5.0% | 119 | 16.8% | 7.1% | -23 | -4.4pp |
| Buddhism | 13 | 1.7% | 0.9% | 11 | 1.6% | 0.9% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 13 | 1.7% | 0.4% | - | - | 0.5% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 1.4% | 4.3% | 22 | 3.1% | 6.1% | -11 | -1.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 10 | 1.3% | 3.1% | 11 | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 772 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 707 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +65 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.