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 Wakerley, accounting for 36.5% (3,178 people). This share was lower than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 837 people and 8.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wakerley - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wakerley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wakerley, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,178
% of total
36.5%
Change from 2016
+8.7pp
3,178
36.5%
+8.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,051
% of total
23.6%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
2,051
23.6%
-1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,012
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
1,012
11.6%
-3.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
367
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
367
4.2%
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
319
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
319
3.7%
+0.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
280
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
280
3.2%
-3.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
244
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
244
2.8%
+0.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
220
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
220
2.5%
-0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
174
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
174
2.0%
-0.2pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
129
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
129
1.5%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+837
+8.7pp
Western Catholic
-35
-1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-231
-3.2pp
Uniting Church
-71
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+51
+0.5pp
Not stated
-259
-3.2pp
Hinduism
+81
+0.9pp
Presbyterian
-1
-0.1pp
Baptist
-13
-0.2pp
Greek Orthodox
-9
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Wakerley. 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 | 3,178 | 36.5% | 40.8% | 2,341 | 27.8% | 31.6% | +837 | +8.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,051 | 23.6% | 20.6% | 2,086 | 24.8% | 23.0% | -35 | -1.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,012 | 11.6% | 8.5% | 1,243 | 14.8% | 11.0% | -231 | -3.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 367 | 4.2% | 2.9% | 438 | 5.2% | 4.0% | -71 | -1.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 319 | 3.7% | 2.6% | 268 | 3.2% | 2.5% | +51 | +0.5pp |
| Not stated | 280 | 3.2% | 5.6% | 539 | 6.4% | 8.7% | -259 | -3.2pp |
| Hinduism | 244 | 2.8% | 2.9% | 163 | 1.9% | 2.2% | +81 | +0.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 220 | 2.5% | 1.7% | 221 | 2.6% | 2.3% | -1 | -0.1pp |
| Baptist | 174 | 2.0% | 1.7% | 187 | 2.2% | 1.9% | -13 | -0.2pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 129 | 1.5% | 1.0% | 138 | 1.6% | 1.0% | -9 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 8,708 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,413 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +295 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.