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 Middle Park (Qld), accounting for 36.3% (1,396 people). This share was lower than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 303 people and 8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Middle Park (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Middle Park (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Middle Park (Qld), with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,396
% of total
36.3%
Change from 2016
+8.0pp
1,396
36.3%
+8.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
695
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
695
18.1%
-3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
388
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
388
10.1%
-2.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
211
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
211
5.5%
-0.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
180
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
180
4.7%
-0.8pp
Hinduism
2021 count
176
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
176
4.6%
+0.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
152
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
152
4.0%
+0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
141
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
141
3.7%
+0.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
94
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
94
2.4%
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
89
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
89
2.3%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+303
+8.0pp
Western Catholic
-144
-3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-103
-2.6pp
Uniting Church
-25
-0.6pp
Not stated
-34
-0.8pp
Hinduism
+13
+0.4pp
Buddhism
+4
+0.2pp
Baptist
+13
+0.4pp
Presbyterian
-13
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
-22
-0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Middle Park (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 | 1,396 | 36.3% | 40.8% | 1,093 | 28.3% | 31.6% | +303 | +8.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 695 | 18.1% | 20.6% | 839 | 21.7% | 23.0% | -144 | -3.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 388 | 10.1% | 8.5% | 491 | 12.7% | 11.0% | -103 | -2.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 211 | 5.5% | 2.9% | 236 | 6.1% | 4.0% | -25 | -0.6pp |
| Not stated | 180 | 4.7% | 5.6% | 214 | 5.5% | 8.7% | -34 | -0.8pp |
| Hinduism | 176 | 4.6% | 2.9% | 163 | 4.2% | 2.2% | +13 | +0.4pp |
| Buddhism | 152 | 4.0% | 2.7% | 148 | 3.8% | 2.8% | +4 | +0.2pp |
| Baptist | 141 | 3.7% | 1.7% | 128 | 3.3% | 1.9% | +13 | +0.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 94 | 2.4% | 1.7% | 107 | 2.8% | 2.3% | -13 | -0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 89 | 2.3% | 2.6% | 111 | 2.9% | 2.5% | -22 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 3,842 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,861 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -19 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.