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 Petrie Terrace, accounting for 55% (634 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 122 people and 9.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Petrie Terrace - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Petrie Terrace in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Petrie Terrace, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
634
% of total
55.0%
Change from 2016
+9.4pp
634
55.0%
+9.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
210
% of total
18.2%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
210
18.2%
-2.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
94
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
94
8.2%
-3.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
73
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
73
6.3%
-0.9pp
Buddhism
2021 count
27
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
27
2.3%
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
19
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
19
1.6%
-0.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
14
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
14
1.2%
-0.6pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
12
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
12
1.0%
-0.4pp
Hinduism
2021 count
11
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
11
1.0%
+0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
10
0.9%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+122
+9.4pp
Western Catholic
-25
-2.7pp
Not stated
-37
-3.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-8
-0.9pp
Buddhism
+3
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
-6
-0.6pp
Presbyterian
-6
-0.6pp
Inadequately described
-4
-0.4pp
Hinduism
+8
+0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
-7
-0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Petrie Terrace. 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 | 634 | 55.0% | 40.8% | 512 | 45.6% | 31.6% | +122 | +9.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 210 | 18.2% | 20.6% | 235 | 20.9% | 23.0% | -25 | -2.7pp |
| Not stated | 94 | 8.2% | 5.6% | 131 | 11.7% | 8.7% | -37 | -3.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 73 | 6.3% | 8.5% | 81 | 7.2% | 11.0% | -8 | -0.9pp |
| Buddhism | 27 | 2.3% | 2.7% | 24 | 2.1% | 2.8% | +3 | +0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 19 | 1.6% | 2.9% | 25 | 2.2% | 4.0% | -6 | -0.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 14 | 1.2% | 1.7% | 20 | 1.8% | 2.3% | -6 | -0.6pp |
| Inadequately described | 12 | 1.0% | 0.4% | 16 | 1.4% | 0.5% | -4 | -0.4pp |
| Hinduism | 11 | 1.0% | 2.9% | 3 | 0.3% | 2.2% | +8 | +0.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 10 | 0.9% | 2.6% | 17 | 1.5% | 2.5% | -7 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 1,152 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,123 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +29 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.