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 Salisbury (Qld), accounting for 44.5% (3,010 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 930 people and 11.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Salisbury (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Salisbury (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Salisbury (Qld), with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,010
% of total
44.5%
Change from 2016
+11.3pp
3,010
44.5%
+11.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,222
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
1,222
18.1%
-1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
467
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
467
6.9%
-3.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
296
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
296
4.4%
-4.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
237
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
237
3.5%
+0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
225
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
225
3.3%
-0.6pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
199
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
199
2.9%
+1.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
180
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
180
2.7%
-1.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
133
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
133
2.0%
-0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
115
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
115
1.7%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+930
+11.3pp
Western Catholic
-14
-1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-207
-3.8pp
Not stated
-241
-4.2pp
Hinduism
+66
+0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
-22
-0.6pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+84
+1.1pp
Uniting Church
-63
-1.2pp
Buddhism
+3
-0.1pp
Baptist
-2
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Salisbury (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 | 3,010 | 44.5% | 40.8% | 2,080 | 33.2% | 31.6% | +930 | +11.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,222 | 18.1% | 20.6% | 1,236 | 19.7% | 23.0% | -14 | -1.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 467 | 6.9% | 8.5% | 674 | 10.7% | 11.0% | -207 | -3.8pp |
| Not stated | 296 | 4.4% | 5.6% | 537 | 8.6% | 8.7% | -241 | -4.2pp |
| Hinduism | 237 | 3.5% | 2.9% | 171 | 2.7% | 2.2% | +66 | +0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 225 | 3.3% | 2.6% | 247 | 3.9% | 2.5% | -22 | -0.6pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 199 | 2.9% | 1.0% | 115 | 1.8% | 1.1% | +84 | +1.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 180 | 2.7% | 2.9% | 243 | 3.9% | 4.0% | -63 | -1.2pp |
| Buddhism | 133 | 2.0% | 2.7% | 130 | 2.1% | 2.8% | +3 | -0.1pp |
| Baptist | 115 | 1.7% | 1.7% | 117 | 1.9% | 1.9% | -2 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 6,759 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,272 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +487 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.