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, Islam was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Kuraby, accounting for 32% (2,799 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (2.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Islam, which increased by 759 people and 6.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kuraby - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kuraby in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kuraby, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Islam
2021 count
2,799
% of total
32.0%
Change from 2016
+6.9pp
2,799
32.0%
+6.9pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,056
% of total
23.5%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
2,056
23.5%
+2.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
880
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
880
10.1%
-1.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
365
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
365
4.2%
-2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
349
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
349
4.0%
-1.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
341
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
341
3.9%
-0.1pp
Sikhism
2021 count
305
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
305
3.5%
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
284
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
284
3.2%
-0.4pp
Hinduism
2021 count
231
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
231
2.6%
-0.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
161
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
161
1.8%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Islam
+759
+6.9pp
No Religion, so described
+368
+2.7pp
Western Catholic
-88
-1.8pp
Not stated
-180
-2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-80
-1.3pp
Buddhism
+17
-0.1pp
Sikhism
+18
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
-8
-0.4pp
Hinduism
-29
-0.6pp
Presbyterian
-5
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Kuraby. 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 | |
| Islam | 2,799 | 32.0% | 2.3% | 2,040 | 25.1% | 2.0% | +759 | +6.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 2,056 | 23.5% | 40.8% | 1,688 | 20.8% | 31.6% | +368 | +2.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 880 | 10.1% | 20.6% | 968 | 11.9% | 23.0% | -88 | -1.8pp |
| Not stated | 365 | 4.2% | 5.6% | 545 | 6.7% | 8.7% | -180 | -2.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 349 | 4.0% | 8.5% | 429 | 5.3% | 11.0% | -80 | -1.3pp |
| Buddhism | 341 | 3.9% | 2.7% | 324 | 4.0% | 2.8% | +17 | -0.1pp |
| Sikhism | 305 | 3.5% | 0.9% | 287 | 3.5% | 0.8% | +18 | 0.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 284 | 3.2% | 2.6% | 292 | 3.6% | 2.5% | -8 | -0.4pp |
| Hinduism | 231 | 2.6% | 2.9% | 260 | 3.2% | 2.2% | -29 | -0.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 161 | 1.8% | 1.7% | 166 | 2.0% | 2.3% | -5 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 8,750 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,119 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +631 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.