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 Aeroglen, accounting for 54.2% (214 people). This share was higher than Cairns (R) (41.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 63 people and 17.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Aeroglen - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Aeroglen in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Aeroglen, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
214
% of total
54.2%
Change from 2016
+17.2pp
214
54.2%
+17.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
69
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
69
17.5%
-6.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
46
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
46
11.6%
+0.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
19
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
19
4.8%
-5.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
15
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
15
3.8%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+63
+17.2pp
Western Catholic
-27
-6.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1
+0.1pp
Not stated
-24
-5.7pp
Uniting Church
+1
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Aeroglen. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cairns (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cairns (R)% | Count | % | Cairns (R)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 214 | 54.2% | 41.7% | 151 | 37.0% | 31.7% | +63 | +17.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 69 | 17.5% | 19.9% | 96 | 23.5% | 22.8% | -27 | -6.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 46 | 11.6% | 9.9% | 47 | 11.5% | 13.4% | -1 | +0.1pp |
| Not stated | 19 | 4.8% | 10.2% | 43 | 10.5% | 11.5% | -24 | -5.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 15 | 3.8% | 2.6% | 14 | 3.4% | 3.6% | +1 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 395 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 408 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -13 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.