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 Thornlands, accounting for 42.3% (8,129 people). This share was higher than Redland (C) (42%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 4,100 people and 14.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Thornlands - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Thornlands in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Redland (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Thornlands, with comparison markers for Redland (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
8,129
% of total
42.3%
Change from 2016
+14.9pp
8,129
42.3%
+14.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
3,752
% of total
19.5%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
3,752
19.5%
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
2,472
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
2,472
12.9%
-6.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
788
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
788
4.1%
-1.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
764
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
764
4.0%
-2.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
626
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
626
3.3%
+0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
486
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
486
2.5%
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
401
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
401
2.1%
-1.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
210
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
210
1.1%
-0.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
174
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
174
0.9%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+4,100
+14.9pp
Western Catholic
+407
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-303
-6.0pp
Uniting Church
-72
-1.8pp
Not stated
-123
-2.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+158
+0.1pp
Baptist
+81
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
-69
-1.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+38
-0.1pp
Hinduism
+118
+0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Thornlands. 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 | 8,129 | 42.3% | 42.0% | 4,029 | 27.4% | 29.8% | +4,100 | +14.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 3,752 | 19.5% | 18.6% | 3,345 | 22.8% | 21.1% | +407 | -3.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 2,472 | 12.9% | 13.5% | 2,775 | 18.9% | 17.9% | -303 | -6.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 788 | 4.1% | 4.3% | 860 | 5.9% | 6.1% | -72 | -1.8pp |
| Not stated | 764 | 4.0% | 5.0% | 887 | 6.0% | 7.1% | -123 | -2.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 626 | 3.3% | 3.1% | 468 | 3.2% | 2.9% | +158 | +0.1pp |
| Baptist | 486 | 2.5% | 2.5% | 405 | 2.8% | 2.8% | +81 | -0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 401 | 2.1% | 2.4% | 470 | 3.2% | 3.2% | -69 | -1.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 210 | 1.1% | 0.9% | 172 | 1.2% | 1.0% | +38 | -0.1pp |
| Hinduism | 174 | 0.9% | 0.6% | 56 | 0.4% | 0.4% | +118 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 19,235 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 14,683 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,552 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.