Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Stretton, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Islam
Buddhism
Hinduism
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Christianity, nfd
Baptist
Uniting Church
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.