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 Thorneside, accounting for 47% (1,825 people). This share was higher than Redland (C) (42%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 584 people and 13.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Thorneside - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Thorneside in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Redland (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Thorneside, with comparison markers for Redland (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,825
% of total
47.0%
Change from 2016
+13.9pp
1,825
47.0%
+13.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
721
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
721
18.5%
-0.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
488
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
488
12.6%
-5.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
174
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
174
4.5%
-2.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
169
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
169
4.3%
-2.8pp
Baptist
2021 count
74
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
74
1.9%
-0.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
71
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
71
1.8%
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
69
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
69
1.8%
-0.9pp
Buddhism
2021 count
34
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
34
0.9%
+0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
25
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
25
0.6%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+584
+13.9pp
Western Catholic
-6
-0.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-174
-5.0pp
Uniting Church
-79
-2.2pp
Not stated
-99
-2.8pp
Baptist
-21
-0.6pp
Presbyterian
-25
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
-33
-0.9pp
Buddhism
+4
+0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-19
-0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Thorneside. 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 | 1,825 | 47.0% | 42.0% | 1,241 | 33.1% | 29.8% | +584 | +13.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 721 | 18.5% | 18.6% | 727 | 19.4% | 21.1% | -6 | -0.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 488 | 12.6% | 13.5% | 662 | 17.6% | 17.9% | -174 | -5.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 174 | 4.5% | 4.3% | 253 | 6.7% | 6.1% | -79 | -2.2pp |
| Not stated | 169 | 4.3% | 5.0% | 268 | 7.1% | 7.1% | -99 | -2.8pp |
| Baptist | 74 | 1.9% | 2.5% | 95 | 2.5% | 2.8% | -21 | -0.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 71 | 1.8% | 2.4% | 96 | 2.6% | 3.2% | -25 | -0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 69 | 1.8% | 3.1% | 102 | 2.7% | 2.9% | -33 | -0.9pp |
| Buddhism | 34 | 0.9% | 0.9% | 30 | 0.8% | 0.9% | +4 | +0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 25 | 0.6% | 0.9% | 44 | 1.2% | 1.0% | -19 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 3,887 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,752 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +135 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.