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 New Farm, accounting for 46.2% (5,624 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,104 people and 10.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
New Farm - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for New Farm in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for New Farm, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
5,624
% of total
46.2%
Change from 2016
+10.1pp
5,624
46.2%
+10.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,789
% of total
22.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
2,789
22.9%
+0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,051
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
1,051
8.6%
-0.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
983
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-9.6pp
983
8.1%
-9.6pp
Buddhism
2021 count
278
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
278
2.3%
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
248
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
248
2.0%
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
175
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
175
1.4%
+0.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
158
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
158
1.3%
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
123
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
123
1.0%
-0.3pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
106
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
106
0.9%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,104
+10.1pp
Western Catholic
-53
+0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-58
-0.2pp
Not stated
-1,233
-9.6pp
Buddhism
-2
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
-1
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+23
+0.2pp
Hinduism
-41
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
-36
-0.3pp
Greek Orthodox
+30
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for New Farm. 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 | 5,624 | 46.2% | 40.8% | 4,520 | 36.1% | 31.6% | +1,104 | +10.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,789 | 22.9% | 20.6% | 2,842 | 22.7% | 23.0% | -53 | +0.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,051 | 8.6% | 8.5% | 1,109 | 8.8% | 11.0% | -58 | -0.2pp |
| Not stated | 983 | 8.1% | 5.6% | 2,216 | 17.7% | 8.7% | -1,233 | -9.6pp |
| Buddhism | 278 | 2.3% | 2.7% | 280 | 2.2% | 2.8% | -2 | +0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 248 | 2.0% | 2.9% | 249 | 2.0% | 4.0% | -1 | 0.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 175 | 1.4% | 2.6% | 152 | 1.2% | 2.5% | +23 | +0.2pp |
| Hinduism | 158 | 1.3% | 2.9% | 199 | 1.6% | 2.2% | -41 | -0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 123 | 1.0% | 1.7% | 159 | 1.3% | 2.3% | -36 | -0.3pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 106 | 0.9% | 1.0% | 76 | 0.6% | 1.0% | +30 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 12,181 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 12,537 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -356 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.