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 Aloomba, accounting for 38.8% (226 people). This share was lower than Cairns (R) (41.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 85 people and 12 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Aloomba - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Aloomba in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Aloomba, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
226
% of total
38.8%
Change from 2016
+12.0pp
226
38.8%
+12.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
141
% of total
24.2%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
141
24.2%
-5.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
60
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
60
10.3%
-4.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
58
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
58
10.0%
-2.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
31
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
31
5.3%
-1.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
25
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
25
4.3%
+1.8pp
Buddhism
2021 count
11
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-
11
1.9%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
11
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
11
1.9%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+85
+12.0pp
Western Catholic
-17
-5.8pp
Not stated
-19
-4.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-6
-2.1pp
Presbyterian
-6
-1.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+12
+1.8pp
Uniting Church
-1
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Aloomba. 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 | 226 | 38.8% | 41.7% | 141 | 26.8% | 31.7% | +85 | +12.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 141 | 24.2% | 19.9% | 158 | 30.0% | 22.8% | -17 | -5.8pp |
| Not stated | 60 | 10.3% | 10.2% | 79 | 15.0% | 11.5% | -19 | -4.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 58 | 10.0% | 9.9% | 64 | 12.1% | 13.4% | -6 | -2.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 31 | 5.3% | 2.1% | 37 | 7.0% | 2.9% | -6 | -1.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 25 | 4.3% | 2.7% | 13 | 2.5% | 2.7% | +12 | +1.8pp |
| Buddhism | 11 | 1.9% | 1.7% | - | - | 1.8% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 1.9% | 2.6% | 12 | 2.3% | 3.6% | -1 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 582 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 527 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +55 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.