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 Robertson (Qld), accounting for 37.7% (1,785 people). This share was lower than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Hinduism, which increased by 156 people and 3.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Robertson (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Robertson (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Robertson (Qld), with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,785
% of total
37.7%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
1,785
37.7%
+4.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
562
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
562
11.9%
-1.7pp
Hinduism
2021 count
414
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
414
8.7%
+3.5pp
Buddhism
2021 count
385
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
385
8.1%
+0.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
322
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
322
6.8%
0.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
234
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
234
4.9%
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
175
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
175
3.7%
-0.1pp
Islam
2021 count
144
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
144
3.0%
-2.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
140
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
140
3.0%
-0.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
108
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
108
2.3%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+120
+4.2pp
Western Catholic
-112
-1.7pp
Hinduism
+156
+3.5pp
Buddhism
-9
+0.2pp
Not stated
-16
0.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-79
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
-13
-0.1pp
Islam
-144
-2.8pp
Uniting Church
-46
-0.7pp
Presbyterian
-4
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Robertson (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 | 1,785 | 37.7% | 40.8% | 1,665 | 33.5% | 31.6% | +120 | +4.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 562 | 11.9% | 20.6% | 674 | 13.6% | 23.0% | -112 | -1.7pp |
| Hinduism | 414 | 8.7% | 2.9% | 258 | 5.2% | 2.2% | +156 | +3.5pp |
| Buddhism | 385 | 8.1% | 2.7% | 394 | 7.9% | 2.8% | -9 | +0.2pp |
| Not stated | 322 | 6.8% | 5.6% | 338 | 6.8% | 8.7% | -16 | 0.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 234 | 4.9% | 8.5% | 313 | 6.3% | 11.0% | -79 | -1.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 175 | 3.7% | 2.6% | 188 | 3.8% | 2.5% | -13 | -0.1pp |
| Islam | 144 | 3.0% | 2.3% | 288 | 5.8% | 2.0% | -144 | -2.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 140 | 3.0% | 2.9% | 186 | 3.7% | 4.0% | -46 | -0.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 108 | 2.3% | 1.7% | 112 | 2.3% | 2.3% | -4 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 4,740 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,967 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -227 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.