Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Mackenzie (Brisbane - Qld), accounting for 30.8% (718 people). This share was lower than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 286 people and 10 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mackenzie (Brisbane - Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mackenzie (Brisbane - Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mackenzie (Brisbane - Qld), with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Christianity, nfd
Hinduism
Baptist
Uniting Church
Buddhism
Greek Orthodox
Islam
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+286
+10.0pp
Western Catholic
-3
-2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-74
-4.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+37
+1.1pp
Hinduism
+58
+2.2pp
Baptist
-16
-1.2pp
Uniting Church
-28
-1.8pp
Buddhism
+9
-0.1pp
Greek Orthodox
+34
+1.3pp
Islam
+23
+0.8pp
Data table
Religion for Mackenzie (Brisbane - 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 | 718 | 30.8% | 40.8% | 432 | 20.8% | 31.6% | +286 | +10.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 445 | 19.1% | 20.6% | 448 | 21.5% | 23.0% | -3 | -2.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 176 | 7.6% | 8.5% | 250 | 12.0% | 11.0% | -74 | -4.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 139 | 6.0% | 2.6% | 102 | 4.9% | 2.5% | +37 | +1.1pp |
| Hinduism | 115 | 4.9% | 2.9% | 57 | 2.7% | 2.2% | +58 | +2.2pp |
| Baptist | 95 | 4.1% | 1.7% | 111 | 5.3% | 1.9% | -16 | -1.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 89 | 3.8% | 2.9% | 117 | 5.6% | 4.0% | -28 | -1.8pp |
| Buddhism | 85 | 3.6% | 2.7% | 76 | 3.7% | 2.8% | +9 | -0.1pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 69 | 3.0% | 1.0% | 35 | 1.7% | 1.0% | +34 | +1.3pp |
| Islam | 67 | 2.9% | 2.3% | 44 | 2.1% | 2.0% | +23 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 2,329 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,080 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +249 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.