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 St Lucia, accounting for 47.9% (5,846 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 861 people and 8.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
St Lucia - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for St Lucia in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for St Lucia, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
5,846
% of total
47.9%
Change from 2016
+8.2pp
5,846
47.9%
+8.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,753
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
1,753
14.4%
-0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
937
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
937
7.7%
-0.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
820
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
820
6.7%
-3.0pp
Islam
2021 count
576
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
576
4.7%
-2.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
407
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
407
3.3%
-1.4pp
Hinduism
2021 count
384
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
384
3.1%
+0.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
316
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
316
2.6%
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
259
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
259
2.1%
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
161
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
161
1.3%
-0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+861
+8.2pp
Western Catholic
-86
-0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-148
-0.9pp
Not stated
-403
-3.0pp
Islam
-318
-2.4pp
Buddhism
-185
-1.4pp
Hinduism
+91
+0.8pp
Uniting Church
-54
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
-25
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
-87
-0.7pp
Data table
Religion for St Lucia. 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 | 5,846 | 47.9% | 40.8% | 4,985 | 39.7% | 31.6% | +861 | +8.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,753 | 14.4% | 20.6% | 1,839 | 14.6% | 23.0% | -86 | -0.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 937 | 7.7% | 8.5% | 1,085 | 8.6% | 11.0% | -148 | -0.9pp |
| Not stated | 820 | 6.7% | 5.6% | 1,223 | 9.7% | 8.7% | -403 | -3.0pp |
| Islam | 576 | 4.7% | 2.3% | 894 | 7.1% | 2.0% | -318 | -2.4pp |
| Buddhism | 407 | 3.3% | 2.7% | 592 | 4.7% | 2.8% | -185 | -1.4pp |
| Hinduism | 384 | 3.1% | 2.9% | 293 | 2.3% | 2.2% | +91 | +0.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 316 | 2.6% | 2.9% | 370 | 2.9% | 4.0% | -54 | -0.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 259 | 2.1% | 2.6% | 284 | 2.3% | 2.5% | -25 | -0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 161 | 1.3% | 1.7% | 248 | 2.0% | 2.3% | -87 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 12,200 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 12,564 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -364 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.