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, Uniting Church was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Aurukun, accounting for 51.3% (563 people). This share was similar to Aurukun (S) (51.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Presbyterian, which decreased by 120 people and 9.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Aurukun - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Aurukun in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Aurukun (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Aurukun, with comparison markers for Aurukun (S).
Uniting Church
2021 count
563
% of total
51.3%
Change from 2016
+6.7pp
563
51.3%
+6.7pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
341
% of total
31.1%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
341
31.1%
+1.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
81
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
81
7.4%
+3.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
62
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
62
5.7%
+2.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
19
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-9.3pp
19
1.7%
-9.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
14
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
14
1.3%
-1.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Uniting Church
0
+6.7pp
No Religion, so described
-37
+1.1pp
Not stated
+27
+3.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+15
+2.0pp
Presbyterian
-120
-9.3pp
Western Catholic
-16
-1.1pp
Data table
Religion for Aurukun. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Aurukun (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Aurukun (S)% | Count | % | Aurukun (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Uniting Church | 563 | 51.3% | 51.3% | 563 | 44.6% | 44.6% | 0 | +6.7pp |
| No Religion, so described | 341 | 31.1% | 31.1% | 378 | 30.0% | 30.0% | -37 | +1.1pp |
| Not stated | 81 | 7.4% | 7.4% | 54 | 4.3% | 4.3% | +27 | +3.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 62 | 5.7% | 5.7% | 47 | 3.7% | 3.7% | +15 | +2.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 19 | 1.7% | 1.7% | 139 | 11.0% | 11.0% | -120 | -9.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 14 | 1.3% | 1.3% | 30 | 2.4% | 2.4% | -16 | -1.1pp |
| Total | 1,097 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,262 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -165 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.