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 Sheldon, accounting for 37.5% (652 people). This share was lower than Redland (C) (42%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 180 people and 9.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Sheldon - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Sheldon in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Redland (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Sheldon, with comparison markers for Redland (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
652
% of total
37.5%
Change from 2016
+9.8pp
652
37.5%
+9.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
355
% of total
20.4%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
355
20.4%
+0.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
235
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
235
13.5%
-4.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
88
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
88
5.1%
-0.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
81
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
81
4.7%
-2.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
60
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
60
3.5%
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
46
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
46
2.6%
-0.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
38
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
38
2.2%
-1.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
38
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
38
2.2%
-0.1pp
Lutheran
2021 count
29
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
29
1.7%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+180
+9.8pp
Western Catholic
+20
+0.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-67
-4.2pp
Not stated
-12
-0.8pp
Uniting Church
-37
-2.2pp
Presbyterian
-14
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
-10
-0.7pp
Baptist
-31
-1.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-1
-0.1pp
Lutheran
+11
+0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Sheldon. 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 | 652 | 37.5% | 42.0% | 472 | 27.7% | 29.8% | +180 | +9.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 355 | 20.4% | 18.6% | 335 | 19.6% | 21.1% | +20 | +0.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 235 | 13.5% | 13.5% | 302 | 17.7% | 17.9% | -67 | -4.2pp |
| Not stated | 88 | 5.1% | 5.0% | 100 | 5.9% | 7.1% | -12 | -0.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 81 | 4.7% | 4.3% | 118 | 6.9% | 6.1% | -37 | -2.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 60 | 3.5% | 2.4% | 74 | 4.3% | 3.2% | -14 | -0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 46 | 2.6% | 3.1% | 56 | 3.3% | 2.9% | -10 | -0.7pp |
| Baptist | 38 | 2.2% | 2.5% | 69 | 4.0% | 2.8% | -31 | -1.8pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 38 | 2.2% | 0.9% | 39 | 2.3% | 1.0% | -1 | -0.1pp |
| Lutheran | 29 | 1.7% | 0.9% | 18 | 1.1% | 1.1% | +11 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 1,737 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,706 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +31 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.