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 Annerley, accounting for 49.8% (5,934 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,406 people and 9.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Annerley - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Annerley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Annerley, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
5,934
% of total
49.8%
Change from 2016
+9.8pp
5,934
49.8%
+9.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,910
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
1,910
16.0%
-1.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
632
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
632
5.3%
-2.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
596
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
596
5.0%
-4.5pp
Buddhism
2021 count
397
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
397
3.3%
+0.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
325
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
325
2.7%
-0.2pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
275
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
275
2.3%
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
262
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
262
2.2%
0.0pp
Islam
2021 count
255
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
255
2.1%
-0.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
205
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
205
1.7%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,406
+9.8pp
Western Catholic
-65
-1.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-209
-2.1pp
Not stated
-483
-4.5pp
Buddhism
+51
+0.2pp
Hinduism
+2
-0.2pp
Greek Orthodox
+12
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+11
0.0pp
Islam
-49
-0.6pp
Uniting Church
-43
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Annerley. 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 | 5,934 | 49.8% | 40.8% | 4,528 | 40.0% | 31.6% | +1,406 | +9.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,910 | 16.0% | 20.6% | 1,975 | 17.5% | 23.0% | -65 | -1.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 632 | 5.3% | 8.5% | 841 | 7.4% | 11.0% | -209 | -2.1pp |
| Not stated | 596 | 5.0% | 5.6% | 1,079 | 9.5% | 8.7% | -483 | -4.5pp |
| Buddhism | 397 | 3.3% | 2.7% | 346 | 3.1% | 2.8% | +51 | +0.2pp |
| Hinduism | 325 | 2.7% | 2.9% | 323 | 2.9% | 2.2% | +2 | -0.2pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 275 | 2.3% | 1.0% | 263 | 2.3% | 1.0% | +12 | 0.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 262 | 2.2% | 2.6% | 251 | 2.2% | 2.5% | +11 | 0.0pp |
| Islam | 255 | 2.1% | 2.3% | 304 | 2.7% | 2.0% | -49 | -0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 205 | 1.7% | 2.9% | 248 | 2.2% | 4.0% | -43 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 11,905 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 11,316 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +589 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.