The church of Ibrag was built in 1966 and by a decree of 6 November 1989 a new autonomous area was established cut off from the parishes of Birkirkara, Saint Julian's and Għargħur. On 4 April 1999 it became a parish and today it includes the areas of St Andrews, Is-Swieqi, L-Ibraġ, Upper Gardens, High Ridge, Victoria Gardens and Madliena.