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 Stretton, accounting for 37% (1,732 people). This share was lower than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 409 people and 6.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Stretton - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Stretton in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Stretton, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,732
% of total
37.0%
Change from 2016
+6.5pp
1,732
37.0%
+6.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
599
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
599
12.8%
-1.5pp
Islam
2021 count
527
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
527
11.3%
+3.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
372
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
372
8.0%
-1.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
269
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
269
5.7%
+0.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
164
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
164
3.5%
-3.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
154
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
154
3.3%
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
150
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
150
3.2%
+0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
102
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
102
2.2%
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
92
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
92
2.0%
-1.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+409
+6.5pp
Western Catholic
-22
-1.5pp
Islam
+171
+3.1pp
Buddhism
-28
-1.2pp
Hinduism
+30
+0.2pp
Not stated
-147
-3.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-43
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+22
+0.2pp
Baptist
+4
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
-37
-1.0pp
Data table
Religion for Stretton. 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 | 1,732 | 37.0% | 40.8% | 1,323 | 30.5% | 31.6% | +409 | +6.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 599 | 12.8% | 20.6% | 621 | 14.3% | 23.0% | -22 | -1.5pp |
| Islam | 527 | 11.3% | 2.3% | 356 | 8.2% | 2.0% | +171 | +3.1pp |
| Buddhism | 372 | 8.0% | 2.7% | 400 | 9.2% | 2.8% | -28 | -1.2pp |
| Hinduism | 269 | 5.7% | 2.9% | 239 | 5.5% | 2.2% | +30 | +0.2pp |
| Not stated | 164 | 3.5% | 5.6% | 311 | 7.2% | 8.7% | -147 | -3.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 154 | 3.3% | 8.5% | 197 | 4.5% | 11.0% | -43 | -1.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 150 | 3.2% | 2.6% | 128 | 3.0% | 2.5% | +22 | +0.2pp |
| Baptist | 102 | 2.2% | 1.7% | 98 | 2.3% | 1.9% | +4 | -0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 92 | 2.0% | 2.9% | 129 | 3.0% | 4.0% | -37 | -1.0pp |
| Total | 4,679 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,335 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +344 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.