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 Fig Tree Pocket, accounting for 40.5% (1,761 people). This share was lower than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 494 people and 9.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Fig Tree Pocket - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Fig Tree Pocket in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Fig Tree Pocket, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,761
% of total
40.5%
Change from 2016
+9.2pp
1,761
40.5%
+9.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
863
% of total
19.9%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
863
19.9%
-2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
545
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
545
12.5%
-3.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
195
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
195
4.5%
-1.9pp
Hinduism
2021 count
190
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
190
4.4%
+2.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
135
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
135
3.1%
-3.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
108
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
108
2.5%
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
101
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
101
2.3%
+0.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
92
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
92
2.1%
-0.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
64
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
64
1.5%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+494
+9.2pp
Western Catholic
-39
-2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-87
-3.1pp
Uniting Church
-63
-1.9pp
Hinduism
+100
+2.2pp
Not stated
-122
-3.3pp
Presbyterian
-26
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+30
+0.5pp
Baptist
-11
-0.4pp
Buddhism
+7
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Fig Tree Pocket. 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 | 1,761 | 40.5% | 40.8% | 1,267 | 31.3% | 31.6% | +494 | +9.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 863 | 19.9% | 20.6% | 902 | 22.3% | 23.0% | -39 | -2.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 545 | 12.5% | 8.5% | 632 | 15.6% | 11.0% | -87 | -3.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 195 | 4.5% | 2.9% | 258 | 6.4% | 4.0% | -63 | -1.9pp |
| Hinduism | 190 | 4.4% | 2.9% | 90 | 2.2% | 2.2% | +100 | +2.2pp |
| Not stated | 135 | 3.1% | 5.6% | 257 | 6.4% | 8.7% | -122 | -3.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 108 | 2.5% | 1.7% | 134 | 3.3% | 2.3% | -26 | -0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 101 | 2.3% | 2.6% | 71 | 1.8% | 2.5% | +30 | +0.5pp |
| Baptist | 92 | 2.1% | 1.7% | 103 | 2.5% | 1.9% | -11 | -0.4pp |
| Buddhism | 64 | 1.5% | 2.7% | 57 | 1.4% | 2.8% | +7 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 4,346 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,044 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +302 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.