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 Coopers Plains, accounting for 35.3% (2,000 people). This share was lower than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 397 people and 6.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Coopers Plains - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Coopers Plains in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Coopers Plains, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,000
% of total
35.3%
Change from 2016
+6.2pp
2,000
35.3%
+6.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
846
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
846
14.9%
-1.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
566
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
566
10.0%
+3.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
378
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
378
6.7%
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
258
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
258
4.6%
-2.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
256
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
256
4.5%
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
248
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
248
4.4%
+1.1pp
Islam
2021 count
209
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
209
3.7%
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
122
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
122
2.2%
-0.9pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
107
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
107
1.9%
-0.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+397
+6.2pp
Western Catholic
-43
-1.2pp
Hinduism
+186
+3.1pp
Not stated
-132
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-129
-2.4pp
Buddhism
+20
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+69
+1.1pp
Islam
-17
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
-50
-0.9pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-45
-0.9pp
Data table
Religion for Coopers Plains. 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 | 2,000 | 35.3% | 40.8% | 1,603 | 29.1% | 31.6% | +397 | +6.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 846 | 14.9% | 20.6% | 889 | 16.1% | 23.0% | -43 | -1.2pp |
| Hinduism | 566 | 10.0% | 2.9% | 380 | 6.9% | 2.2% | +186 | +3.1pp |
| Not stated | 378 | 6.7% | 5.6% | 510 | 9.3% | 8.7% | -132 | -2.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 258 | 4.6% | 8.5% | 387 | 7.0% | 11.0% | -129 | -2.4pp |
| Buddhism | 256 | 4.5% | 2.7% | 236 | 4.3% | 2.8% | +20 | +0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 248 | 4.4% | 2.6% | 179 | 3.3% | 2.5% | +69 | +1.1pp |
| Islam | 209 | 3.7% | 2.3% | 226 | 4.1% | 2.0% | -17 | -0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 122 | 2.2% | 2.9% | 172 | 3.1% | 4.0% | -50 | -0.9pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 107 | 1.9% | 1.0% | 152 | 2.8% | 1.1% | -45 | -0.9pp |
| Total | 5,659 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,506 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +153 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.