Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Annerley, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Buddhism
Hinduism
Greek Orthodox
Christianity, nfd
Islam
Uniting Church
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.