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 Russell Island, accounting for 38.8% (1,427 people). This share was lower than Redland (C) (42%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 493 people and 5.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Russell Island - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Russell Island in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Redland (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Russell Island, with comparison markers for Redland (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,427
% of total
38.8%
Change from 2016
+5.7pp
1,427
38.8%
+5.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
548
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
548
14.9%
-3.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
518
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
518
14.1%
-1.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
405
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
405
11.0%
+1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
148
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
148
4.0%
-0.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
118
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
118
3.2%
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
107
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
107
2.9%
-0.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
69
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
69
1.9%
+0.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
59
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
59
1.6%
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
30
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
30
0.8%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+493
+5.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+24
-3.7pp
Western Catholic
+81
-1.4pp
Not stated
+132
+1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+14
-0.7pp
Presbyterian
+26
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
+15
-0.4pp
Buddhism
+35
+0.7pp
Baptist
+12
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-3
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Russell 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 | 1,427 | 38.8% | 42.0% | 934 | 33.1% | 29.8% | +493 | +5.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 548 | 14.9% | 13.5% | 524 | 18.6% | 17.9% | +24 | -3.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 518 | 14.1% | 18.6% | 437 | 15.5% | 21.1% | +81 | -1.4pp |
| Not stated | 405 | 11.0% | 5.0% | 273 | 9.7% | 7.1% | +132 | +1.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 148 | 4.0% | 3.1% | 134 | 4.7% | 2.9% | +14 | -0.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 118 | 3.2% | 2.4% | 92 | 3.3% | 3.2% | +26 | -0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 107 | 2.9% | 4.3% | 92 | 3.3% | 6.1% | +15 | -0.4pp |
| Buddhism | 69 | 1.9% | 0.9% | 34 | 1.2% | 0.9% | +35 | +0.7pp |
| Baptist | 59 | 1.6% | 2.5% | 47 | 1.7% | 2.8% | +12 | -0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 30 | 0.8% | 0.9% | 33 | 1.2% | 1.0% | -3 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 3,674 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,822 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +852 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.