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 Eight Mile Plains, accounting for 36.8% (5,642 people). This share was lower than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 768 people and 4.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Eight Mile Plains - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Eight Mile Plains in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Eight Mile Plains, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
5,642
% of total
36.8%
Change from 2016
+4.9pp
5,642
36.8%
+4.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,932
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
1,932
12.6%
-2.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
834
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
834
5.4%
-0.6pp
Hinduism
2021 count
788
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
788
5.1%
+1.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
778
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
778
5.1%
-1.3pp
Islam
2021 count
738
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
738
4.8%
+1.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
709
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
709
4.6%
-2.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
669
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
669
4.4%
+0.5pp
Sikhism
2021 count
608
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
608
4.0%
+1.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
417
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
417
2.7%
-0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+768
+4.9pp
Western Catholic
-303
-2.0pp
Buddhism
-86
-0.6pp
Hinduism
+174
+1.1pp
Not stated
-196
-1.3pp
Islam
+180
+1.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-301
-2.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+67
+0.5pp
Sikhism
+142
+1.0pp
Presbyterian
-95
-0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Eight Mile 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 | 5,642 | 36.8% | 40.8% | 4,874 | 31.9% | 31.6% | +768 | +4.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,932 | 12.6% | 20.6% | 2,235 | 14.6% | 23.0% | -303 | -2.0pp |
| Buddhism | 834 | 5.4% | 2.7% | 920 | 6.0% | 2.8% | -86 | -0.6pp |
| Hinduism | 788 | 5.1% | 2.9% | 614 | 4.0% | 2.2% | +174 | +1.1pp |
| Not stated | 778 | 5.1% | 5.6% | 974 | 6.4% | 8.7% | -196 | -1.3pp |
| Islam | 738 | 4.8% | 2.3% | 558 | 3.7% | 2.0% | +180 | +1.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 709 | 4.6% | 8.5% | 1,010 | 6.6% | 11.0% | -301 | -2.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 669 | 4.4% | 2.6% | 602 | 3.9% | 2.5% | +67 | +0.5pp |
| Sikhism | 608 | 4.0% | 0.9% | 466 | 3.0% | 0.8% | +142 | +1.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 417 | 2.7% | 1.7% | 512 | 3.4% | 2.3% | -95 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 15,333 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 15,280 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +53 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.