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 Darra, accounting for 33.2% (1,349 people). This share was lower than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 348 people and 10 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Darra - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Darra in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Darra, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,349
% of total
33.2%
Change from 2016
+10.0pp
1,349
33.2%
+10.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
991
% of total
24.4%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
991
24.4%
-0.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
364
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
364
8.9%
+0.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
264
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-6.9pp
264
6.5%
-6.9pp
Islam
2021 count
202
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
202
5.0%
-0.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
197
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
197
4.8%
-0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
120
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
120
2.9%
0.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
91
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
91
2.2%
-0.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
89
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
89
2.2%
-0.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
74
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
74
1.8%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+348
+10.0pp
Western Catholic
-79
-0.4pp
Buddhism
+13
+0.8pp
Not stated
-315
-6.9pp
Islam
-53
-0.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-15
-0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-5
0.0pp
Uniting Church
-13
-0.2pp
Hinduism
-28
-0.5pp
Baptist
0
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Darra. 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 | 1,349 | 33.2% | 40.8% | 1,001 | 23.2% | 31.6% | +348 | +10.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 991 | 24.4% | 20.6% | 1,070 | 24.8% | 23.0% | -79 | -0.4pp |
| Buddhism | 364 | 8.9% | 2.7% | 351 | 8.1% | 2.8% | +13 | +0.8pp |
| Not stated | 264 | 6.5% | 5.6% | 579 | 13.4% | 8.7% | -315 | -6.9pp |
| Islam | 202 | 5.0% | 2.3% | 255 | 5.9% | 2.0% | -53 | -0.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 197 | 4.8% | 8.5% | 212 | 4.9% | 11.0% | -15 | -0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 120 | 2.9% | 2.6% | 125 | 2.9% | 2.5% | -5 | 0.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 91 | 2.2% | 2.9% | 104 | 2.4% | 4.0% | -13 | -0.2pp |
| Hinduism | 89 | 2.2% | 2.9% | 117 | 2.7% | 2.2% | -28 | -0.5pp |
| Baptist | 74 | 1.8% | 1.7% | 74 | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 4,069 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,322 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -253 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.