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 Brighton (Qld), accounting for 45.5% (4,392 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,276 people and 12.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Brighton (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Brighton (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Brighton (Qld), with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
4,392
% of total
45.5%
Change from 2016
+12.6pp
4,392
45.5%
+12.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,157
% of total
22.3%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
2,157
22.3%
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,117
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
1,117
11.6%
-3.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
460
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
460
4.8%
-2.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
329
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
329
3.4%
-1.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
240
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
240
2.5%
-0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
227
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
227
2.4%
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
183
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
183
1.9%
-0.7pp
Buddhism
2021 count
70
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
70
0.7%
+0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
58
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
58
0.6%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,276
+12.6pp
Western Catholic
-271
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-265
-3.0pp
Not stated
-251
-2.7pp
Uniting Church
-162
-1.8pp
Christianity, nfd
-11
-0.2pp
Baptist
-6
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
-62
-0.7pp
Buddhism
+9
+0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-28
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Brighton (Qld). 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 | 4,392 | 45.5% | 40.8% | 3,116 | 32.9% | 31.6% | +1,276 | +12.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,157 | 22.3% | 20.6% | 2,428 | 25.6% | 23.0% | -271 | -3.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,117 | 11.6% | 8.5% | 1,382 | 14.6% | 11.0% | -265 | -3.0pp |
| Not stated | 460 | 4.8% | 5.6% | 711 | 7.5% | 8.7% | -251 | -2.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 329 | 3.4% | 2.9% | 491 | 5.2% | 4.0% | -162 | -1.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 240 | 2.5% | 2.6% | 251 | 2.7% | 2.5% | -11 | -0.2pp |
| Baptist | 227 | 2.4% | 1.7% | 233 | 2.5% | 1.9% | -6 | -0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 183 | 1.9% | 1.7% | 245 | 2.6% | 2.3% | -62 | -0.7pp |
| Buddhism | 70 | 0.7% | 2.7% | 61 | 0.6% | 2.8% | +9 | +0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 58 | 0.6% | 1.0% | 86 | 0.9% | 1.1% | -28 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 9,659 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 9,471 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +188 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.