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 Wilston, accounting for 42.1% (1,729 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 438 people and 9.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wilston - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wilston in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wilston, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,729
% of total
42.1%
Change from 2016
+9.7pp
1,729
42.1%
+9.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,138
% of total
27.7%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
1,138
27.7%
-1.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
465
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
465
11.3%
-2.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
153
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
153
3.7%
-4.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
132
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
132
3.2%
-1.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
83
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
83
2.0%
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
70
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
70
1.7%
+0.7pp
Hinduism
2021 count
65
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
65
1.6%
+0.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
46
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
46
1.1%
-0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
44
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
44
1.1%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+438
+9.7pp
Western Catholic
-37
-1.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-82
-2.4pp
Not stated
-171
-4.4pp
Uniting Church
-38
-1.1pp
Presbyterian
-10
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+30
+0.7pp
Hinduism
+12
+0.3pp
Baptist
-3
-0.1pp
Buddhism
+3
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Wilston. 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 | 1,729 | 42.1% | 40.8% | 1,291 | 32.4% | 31.6% | +438 | +9.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,138 | 27.7% | 20.6% | 1,175 | 29.5% | 23.0% | -37 | -1.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 465 | 11.3% | 8.5% | 547 | 13.7% | 11.0% | -82 | -2.4pp |
| Not stated | 153 | 3.7% | 5.6% | 324 | 8.1% | 8.7% | -171 | -4.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 132 | 3.2% | 2.9% | 170 | 4.3% | 4.0% | -38 | -1.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 83 | 2.0% | 1.7% | 93 | 2.3% | 2.3% | -10 | -0.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 70 | 1.7% | 2.6% | 40 | 1.0% | 2.5% | +30 | +0.7pp |
| Hinduism | 65 | 1.6% | 2.9% | 53 | 1.3% | 2.2% | +12 | +0.3pp |
| Baptist | 46 | 1.1% | 1.7% | 49 | 1.2% | 1.9% | -3 | -0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 44 | 1.1% | 2.7% | 41 | 1.0% | 2.8% | +3 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 4,110 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,982 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +128 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.