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 Algester, accounting for 35.8% (3,218 people). This share was lower than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 699 people and 5.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Algester - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Algester in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Algester, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,218
% of total
35.8%
Change from 2016
+5.8pp
3,218
35.8%
+5.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,551
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
1,551
17.3%
-3.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
663
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
663
7.4%
-4.5pp
Islam
2021 count
531
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
531
5.9%
+2.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
521
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
521
5.8%
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
346
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
346
3.9%
+1.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
324
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
324
3.6%
+0.4pp
Hinduism
2021 count
307
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
307
3.4%
+1.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
267
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
267
3.0%
-0.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
211
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
211
2.3%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+699
+5.8pp
Western Catholic
-231
-3.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-338
-4.5pp
Islam
+231
+2.3pp
Not stated
-36
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+100
+1.0pp
Buddhism
+58
+0.4pp
Hinduism
+126
+1.2pp
Uniting Church
-26
-0.5pp
Presbyterian
-22
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Algester. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brisbane (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Brisbane (C)% | Count | % | Brisbane (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 3,218 | 35.8% | 40.8% | 2,519 | 30.0% | 31.6% | +699 | +5.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,551 | 17.3% | 20.6% | 1,782 | 21.2% | 23.0% | -231 | -3.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 663 | 7.4% | 8.5% | 1,001 | 11.9% | 11.0% | -338 | -4.5pp |
| Islam | 531 | 5.9% | 2.3% | 300 | 3.6% | 2.0% | +231 | +2.3pp |
| Not stated | 521 | 5.8% | 5.6% | 557 | 6.6% | 8.7% | -36 | -0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 346 | 3.9% | 2.6% | 246 | 2.9% | 2.5% | +100 | +1.0pp |
| Buddhism | 324 | 3.6% | 2.7% | 266 | 3.2% | 2.8% | +58 | +0.4pp |
| Hinduism | 307 | 3.4% | 2.9% | 181 | 2.2% | 2.2% | +126 | +1.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 267 | 3.0% | 2.9% | 293 | 3.5% | 4.0% | -26 | -0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 211 | 2.3% | 1.7% | 233 | 2.8% | 2.3% | -22 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 8,986 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,407 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +579 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.