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 Tennyson (Qld), accounting for 37.9% (423 people). This share was lower than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 116 people and 8.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Tennyson (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Tennyson (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tennyson (Qld), with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
423
% of total
37.9%
Change from 2016
+8.1pp
423
37.9%
+8.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
274
% of total
24.6%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
274
24.6%
-3.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
128
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
128
11.5%
-1.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
81
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
81
7.3%
-1.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
58
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
58
5.2%
+1.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
23
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
23
2.1%
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
17
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
17
1.5%
-0.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
17
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
17
1.5%
-1.2pp
Lutheran
2021 count
14
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
14
1.3%
+0.5pp
Hinduism
2021 count
14
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
14
1.3%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+116
+8.1pp
Western Catholic
-10
-3.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-7
-1.6pp
Not stated
-11
-1.6pp
Uniting Church
+17
+1.2pp
Buddhism
-7
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
-8
-0.9pp
Presbyterian
-11
-1.2pp
Lutheran
+6
+0.5pp
Hinduism
+7
+0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Tennyson (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 | 423 | 37.9% | 40.8% | 307 | 29.8% | 31.6% | +116 | +8.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 274 | 24.6% | 20.6% | 284 | 27.6% | 23.0% | -10 | -3.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 128 | 11.5% | 8.5% | 135 | 13.1% | 11.0% | -7 | -1.6pp |
| Not stated | 81 | 7.3% | 5.6% | 92 | 8.9% | 8.7% | -11 | -1.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 58 | 5.2% | 2.9% | 41 | 4.0% | 4.0% | +17 | +1.2pp |
| Buddhism | 23 | 2.1% | 2.7% | 30 | 2.9% | 2.8% | -7 | -0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 17 | 1.5% | 2.6% | 25 | 2.4% | 2.5% | -8 | -0.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 17 | 1.5% | 1.7% | 28 | 2.7% | 2.3% | -11 | -1.2pp |
| Lutheran | 14 | 1.3% | 0.6% | 8 | 0.8% | 0.7% | +6 | +0.5pp |
| Hinduism | 14 | 1.3% | 2.9% | 7 | 0.7% | 2.2% | +7 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 1,116 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,030 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +86 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.