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 Wellington Point, accounting for 39% (4,935 people). This share was lower than Redland (C) (42%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 4,916 people, while its share fell by 5.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wellington Point - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wellington Point in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Redland (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wellington Point, with comparison markers for Redland (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
4,935
% of total
39.0%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
4,935
39.0%
-5.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,681
% of total
21.2%
Change from 2016
+4.9pp
2,681
21.2%
+4.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,809
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
1,809
14.3%
-4.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
585
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-
585
4.6%
-
Not stated
2021 count
502
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-
502
4.0%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
445
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
445
3.5%
-5.8pp
Baptist
2021 count
398
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-
398
3.1%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
331
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-
331
2.6%
-
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
114
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-
114
0.9%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
82
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-
82
0.6%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+4,916
-5.2pp
Western Catholic
+2,674
+4.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1,801
-4.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+441
-5.8pp
Sikhism
+20
-11.4pp
Data table
Religion for Wellington Point. 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 | 4,935 | 39.0% | 42.0% | 19 | 44.2% | 29.8% | +4,916 | -5.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,681 | 21.2% | 18.6% | 7 | 16.3% | 21.1% | +2,674 | +4.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,809 | 14.3% | 13.5% | 8 | 18.6% | 17.9% | +1,801 | -4.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 585 | 4.6% | 4.3% | - | - | 6.1% | - | - |
| Not stated | 502 | 4.0% | 5.0% | - | - | 7.1% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 445 | 3.5% | 3.1% | 4 | 9.3% | 2.9% | +441 | -5.8pp |
| Baptist | 398 | 3.1% | 2.5% | - | - | 2.8% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 331 | 2.6% | 2.4% | - | - | 3.2% | - | - |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 114 | 0.9% | 0.9% | - | - | 1.0% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 82 | 0.6% | 0.9% | - | - | 0.9% | - | - |
| Total | 12,660 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 43 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +12,617 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.