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 Aspley, accounting for 35.8% (4,610 people). This share was lower than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,436 people and 9.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Aspley - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Aspley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Aspley, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
4,610
% of total
35.8%
Change from 2016
+9.8pp
4,610
35.8%
+9.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
3,404
% of total
26.4%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
3,404
26.4%
-2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,428
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
1,428
11.1%
-3.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
665
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
665
5.2%
-1.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
611
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
611
4.7%
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
343
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
343
2.7%
+0.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
292
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
292
2.3%
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
265
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
265
2.1%
-0.8pp
Hinduism
2021 count
235
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
235
1.8%
+0.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
160
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
160
1.2%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,436
+9.8pp
Western Catholic
-121
-2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-304
-3.1pp
Not stated
-204
-1.9pp
Uniting Church
-132
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+53
+0.3pp
Baptist
-14
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
-92
-0.8pp
Hinduism
+62
+0.4pp
Buddhism
-11
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Aspley. 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 | 4,610 | 35.8% | 40.8% | 3,174 | 26.0% | 31.6% | +1,436 | +9.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 3,404 | 26.4% | 20.6% | 3,525 | 28.9% | 23.0% | -121 | -2.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,428 | 11.1% | 8.5% | 1,732 | 14.2% | 11.0% | -304 | -3.1pp |
| Not stated | 665 | 5.2% | 5.6% | 869 | 7.1% | 8.7% | -204 | -1.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 611 | 4.7% | 2.9% | 743 | 6.1% | 4.0% | -132 | -1.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 343 | 2.7% | 2.6% | 290 | 2.4% | 2.5% | +53 | +0.3pp |
| Baptist | 292 | 2.3% | 1.7% | 306 | 2.5% | 1.9% | -14 | -0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 265 | 2.1% | 1.7% | 357 | 2.9% | 2.3% | -92 | -0.8pp |
| Hinduism | 235 | 1.8% | 2.9% | 173 | 1.4% | 2.2% | +62 | +0.4pp |
| Buddhism | 160 | 1.2% | 2.7% | 171 | 1.4% | 2.8% | -11 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 12,882 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 12,202 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +680 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.