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 Ashgrove, accounting for 40.5% (5,442 people). This share was lower than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,275 people and 8.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Ashgrove - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Ashgrove in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ashgrove, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
5,442
% of total
40.5%
Change from 2016
+8.6pp
5,442
40.5%
+8.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
4,546
% of total
33.8%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
4,546
33.8%
-1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,222
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
1,222
9.1%
-1.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
479
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
479
3.6%
-3.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
409
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
409
3.0%
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
187
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
187
1.4%
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
185
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
185
1.4%
-0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
141
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
141
1.0%
+0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
137
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
137
1.0%
0.0pp
Hinduism
2021 count
135
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
135
1.0%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,275
+8.6pp
Western Catholic
-88
-1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-206
-1.8pp
Not stated
-500
-3.9pp
Uniting Church
-101
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
-10
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
-19
-0.2pp
Buddhism
+24
+0.1pp
Baptist
+10
0.0pp
Hinduism
+39
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Ashgrove. 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 | 5,442 | 40.5% | 40.8% | 4,167 | 31.9% | 31.6% | +1,275 | +8.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 4,546 | 33.8% | 20.6% | 4,634 | 35.5% | 23.0% | -88 | -1.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,222 | 9.1% | 8.5% | 1,428 | 10.9% | 11.0% | -206 | -1.8pp |
| Not stated | 479 | 3.6% | 5.6% | 979 | 7.5% | 8.7% | -500 | -3.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 409 | 3.0% | 2.9% | 510 | 3.9% | 4.0% | -101 | -0.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 187 | 1.4% | 2.6% | 197 | 1.5% | 2.5% | -10 | -0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 185 | 1.4% | 1.7% | 204 | 1.6% | 2.3% | -19 | -0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 141 | 1.0% | 2.7% | 117 | 0.9% | 2.8% | +24 | +0.1pp |
| Baptist | 137 | 1.0% | 1.7% | 127 | 1.0% | 1.9% | +10 | 0.0pp |
| Hinduism | 135 | 1.0% | 2.9% | 96 | 0.7% | 2.2% | +39 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 13,445 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 13,057 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +388 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.