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 Yeerongpilly, accounting for 49.7% (1,006 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (40.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 307 people and 13.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Yeerongpilly - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Yeerongpilly in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Yeerongpilly, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,006
% of total
49.7%
Change from 2016
+13.7pp
1,006
49.7%
+13.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
400
% of total
19.7%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
400
19.7%
-2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
149
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
149
7.4%
-3.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
79
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
79
3.9%
-5.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
55
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
55
2.7%
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
53
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
53
2.6%
-0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
52
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
52
2.6%
+1.0pp
Hinduism
2021 count
30
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
30
1.5%
+0.1pp
Islam
2021 count
29
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
29
1.4%
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
26
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
26
1.3%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+307
+13.7pp
Western Catholic
-39
-2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-53
-3.0pp
Not stated
-103
-5.5pp
Uniting Church
-14
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
-2
-0.2pp
Buddhism
+20
+1.0pp
Hinduism
+2
+0.1pp
Islam
-2
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
-9
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Yeerongpilly. 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 | 1,006 | 49.7% | 40.8% | 699 | 36.0% | 31.6% | +307 | +13.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 400 | 19.7% | 20.6% | 439 | 22.6% | 23.0% | -39 | -2.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 149 | 7.4% | 8.5% | 202 | 10.4% | 11.0% | -53 | -3.0pp |
| Not stated | 79 | 3.9% | 5.6% | 182 | 9.4% | 8.7% | -103 | -5.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 55 | 2.7% | 2.9% | 69 | 3.6% | 4.0% | -14 | -0.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 53 | 2.6% | 2.6% | 55 | 2.8% | 2.5% | -2 | -0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 52 | 2.6% | 2.7% | 32 | 1.6% | 2.8% | +20 | +1.0pp |
| Hinduism | 30 | 1.5% | 2.9% | 28 | 1.4% | 2.2% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Islam | 29 | 1.4% | 2.3% | 31 | 1.6% | 2.0% | -2 | -0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 26 | 1.3% | 1.7% | 35 | 1.8% | 2.3% | -9 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 2,026 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,940 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +86 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.