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 Fairfield (Qld), accounting for 52.5% (1,626 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 264 people and 6.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Fairfield (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Fairfield (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Fairfield (Qld), with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,626
% of total
52.5%
Change from 2016
+6.5pp
1,626
52.5%
+6.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
486
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
486
15.7%
-2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
193
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
193
6.2%
-1.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
133
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
133
4.3%
-3.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
79
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
79
2.5%
-0.6pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
78
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
78
2.5%
-0.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
70
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
70
2.3%
+0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
56
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
56
1.8%
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
55
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
55
1.8%
-0.6pp
Islam
2021 count
53
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
53
1.7%
+0.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+264
+6.5pp
Western Catholic
-49
-2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-43
-1.8pp
Not stated
-87
-3.1pp
Buddhism
-12
-0.6pp
Greek Orthodox
-3
-0.2pp
Hinduism
+19
+0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
-8
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
-15
-0.6pp
Islam
+27
+0.8pp
Data table
Religion for Fairfield (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 | 1,626 | 52.5% | 40.8% | 1,362 | 46.0% | 31.6% | +264 | +6.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 486 | 15.7% | 20.6% | 535 | 18.1% | 23.0% | -49 | -2.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 193 | 6.2% | 8.5% | 236 | 8.0% | 11.0% | -43 | -1.8pp |
| Not stated | 133 | 4.3% | 5.6% | 220 | 7.4% | 8.7% | -87 | -3.1pp |
| Buddhism | 79 | 2.5% | 2.7% | 91 | 3.1% | 2.8% | -12 | -0.6pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 78 | 2.5% | 1.0% | 81 | 2.7% | 1.0% | -3 | -0.2pp |
| Hinduism | 70 | 2.3% | 2.9% | 51 | 1.7% | 2.2% | +19 | +0.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 56 | 1.8% | 2.6% | 64 | 2.2% | 2.5% | -8 | -0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 55 | 1.8% | 2.9% | 70 | 2.4% | 4.0% | -15 | -0.6pp |
| Islam | 53 | 1.7% | 2.3% | 26 | 0.9% | 2.0% | +27 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 3,100 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,959 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +141 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.