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 Somerset (R), accounting for 40.4% (10,105 people). This share was lower than Greater Brisbane (41.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 3,529 people and 13.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Somerset (R) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Somerset (R) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Brisbane and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Somerset (R), with comparison markers for Greater Brisbane.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
10,105
% of total
40.4%
Change from 2016
+13.7pp
10,105
40.4%
+13.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
3,816
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
3,816
15.2%
-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
3,646
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
3,646
14.6%
-5.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
2,118
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
2,118
8.5%
-2.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
1,282
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
1,282
5.1%
-2.3pp
Lutheran
2021 count
792
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
792
3.2%
-0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
647
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
647
2.6%
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
505
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
505
2.0%
-1.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
483
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
483
1.9%
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
190
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
190
0.8%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3,529
+13.7pp
Western Catholic
-415
-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,191
-5.1pp
Not stated
-493
-2.1pp
Uniting Church
-533
-2.3pp
Lutheran
-170
-0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
-22
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
-249
-1.1pp
Baptist
-15
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+30
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Somerset (R). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Brisbane.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Brisbane% | Count | % | Greater Brisbane% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 10,105 | 40.4% | 41.4% | 6,576 | 26.7% | 30.6% | +3,529 | +13.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 3,816 | 15.2% | 18.5% | 4,231 | 17.2% | 21.4% | -415 | -2.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 3,646 | 14.6% | 9.7% | 4,837 | 19.7% | 13.3% | -1,191 | -5.1pp |
| Not stated | 2,118 | 8.5% | 6.3% | 2,611 | 10.6% | 8.7% | -493 | -2.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 1,282 | 5.1% | 3.2% | 1,815 | 7.4% | 4.6% | -533 | -2.3pp |
| Lutheran | 792 | 3.2% | 0.8% | 962 | 3.9% | 1.0% | -170 | -0.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 647 | 2.6% | 3.2% | 669 | 2.7% | 3.1% | -22 | -0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 505 | 2.0% | 1.9% | 754 | 3.1% | 2.6% | -249 | -1.1pp |
| Baptist | 483 | 1.9% | 2.0% | 498 | 2.0% | 2.2% | -15 | -0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 190 | 0.8% | 1.2% | 160 | 0.7% | 1.3% | +30 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 25,038 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 24,607 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +431 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.