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 East Brisbane, accounting for 47.7% (2,946 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 823 people and 11.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
East Brisbane - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for East Brisbane in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for East Brisbane, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,946
% of total
47.7%
Change from 2016
+11.2pp
2,946
47.7%
+11.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,182
% of total
19.1%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
1,182
19.1%
-2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
570
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
570
9.2%
-2.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
420
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
420
6.8%
-3.5pp
Buddhism
2021 count
139
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
139
2.2%
-0.6pp
Hinduism
2021 count
137
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
137
2.2%
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
134
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
134
2.2%
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
98
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
98
1.6%
+0.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
85
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
85
1.4%
-0.2pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
68
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
68
1.1%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+823
+11.2pp
Western Catholic
-100
-2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-133
-2.9pp
Not stated
-180
-3.5pp
Buddhism
-22
-0.6pp
Hinduism
+4
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
-6
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+25
+0.4pp
Presbyterian
-6
-0.2pp
Greek Orthodox
-3
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for East Brisbane. 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 | 2,946 | 47.7% | 40.8% | 2,123 | 36.5% | 31.6% | +823 | +11.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,182 | 19.1% | 20.6% | 1,282 | 22.0% | 23.0% | -100 | -2.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 570 | 9.2% | 8.5% | 703 | 12.1% | 11.0% | -133 | -2.9pp |
| Not stated | 420 | 6.8% | 5.6% | 600 | 10.3% | 8.7% | -180 | -3.5pp |
| Buddhism | 139 | 2.2% | 2.7% | 161 | 2.8% | 2.8% | -22 | -0.6pp |
| Hinduism | 137 | 2.2% | 2.9% | 133 | 2.3% | 2.2% | +4 | -0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 134 | 2.2% | 2.9% | 140 | 2.4% | 4.0% | -6 | -0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 98 | 1.6% | 2.6% | 73 | 1.2% | 2.5% | +25 | +0.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 85 | 1.4% | 1.7% | 91 | 1.6% | 2.3% | -6 | -0.2pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 68 | 1.1% | 1.0% | 71 | 1.2% | 1.0% | -3 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 6,178 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,820 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +358 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.