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 Ferny Grove, accounting for 43.2% (2,533 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 788 people and 12.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Ferny Grove - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Ferny Grove in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ferny Grove, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,533
% of total
43.2%
Change from 2016
+12.6pp
2,533
43.2%
+12.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,272
% of total
21.7%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
1,272
21.7%
-5.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
653
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
653
11.1%
-3.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
290
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
290
4.9%
-0.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
212
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
212
3.6%
-3.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
179
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
179
3.1%
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
133
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
133
2.3%
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
124
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
124
2.1%
-0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
82
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
82
1.4%
+0.5pp
Hinduism
2021 count
73
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
73
1.2%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+788
+12.6pp
Western Catholic
-254
-5.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-164
-3.2pp
Uniting Church
-38
-0.8pp
Not stated
-179
-3.3pp
Baptist
+15
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
-46
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
-12
-0.3pp
Buddhism
+28
+0.5pp
Hinduism
+33
+0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Ferny Grove. 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 | 2,533 | 43.2% | 40.8% | 1,745 | 30.6% | 31.6% | +788 | +12.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,272 | 21.7% | 20.6% | 1,526 | 26.7% | 23.0% | -254 | -5.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 653 | 11.1% | 8.5% | 817 | 14.3% | 11.0% | -164 | -3.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 290 | 4.9% | 2.9% | 328 | 5.7% | 4.0% | -38 | -0.8pp |
| Not stated | 212 | 3.6% | 5.6% | 391 | 6.9% | 8.7% | -179 | -3.3pp |
| Baptist | 179 | 3.1% | 1.7% | 164 | 2.9% | 1.9% | +15 | +0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 133 | 2.3% | 1.7% | 179 | 3.1% | 2.3% | -46 | -0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 124 | 2.1% | 2.6% | 136 | 2.4% | 2.5% | -12 | -0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 82 | 1.4% | 2.7% | 54 | 0.9% | 2.8% | +28 | +0.5pp |
| Hinduism | 73 | 1.2% | 2.9% | 40 | 0.7% | 2.2% | +33 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 5,863 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,708 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +155 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.