# Religion — Gold Coast

What people believe — religious affiliation and those with no religion.

Area: Gold Coast (Council (LGA))

A shift toward secularism is shaping daily life in Gold Coast, where nearly 44% of people now report having no religion. This is a significant change from a decade ago, as the area has moved away from traditional faith more quickly than many other parts of the country.

No religion is now a little above the Queensland figure at 43.7%, a jump of 21 percentage points since 2011. While Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 44%, the typical resident is now more likely to be secular than in most other areas.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 43.7% | +96.0% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 44.0%, No religion 43.7%, Not stated 7.8%, Buddhism 1.4%, Hinduism 1.1%, Islam 1.0%, Other religions 0.8%, Judaism 0.2%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA33430/gold-coast/topic/religion