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 Babinda (Qld), accounting for 36% (464 people). This share was lower than Cairns (R) (41.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 143 people and 10.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Babinda (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Babinda (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Babinda (Qld), with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
464
% of total
36.0%
Change from 2016
+10.5pp
464
36.0%
+10.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
317
% of total
24.6%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
317
24.6%
-5.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
152
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
152
11.8%
-2.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
141
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
141
10.9%
+1.8pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
51
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
51
4.0%
-1.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
43
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
43
3.3%
-1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
23
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
23
1.8%
-2.5pp
International Network of Churches (Christian Outreach Centres)
2021 count
16
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
16
1.2%
+0.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
14
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
14
1.1%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+143
+10.5pp
Western Catholic
-58
-5.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-22
-2.0pp
Not stated
+26
+1.8pp
Presbyterian
-14
-1.2pp
Uniting Church
-13
-1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-31
-2.5pp
International Network of Churches (Christian Outreach Centres)
+10
+0.7pp
Baptist
+5
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Babinda (Qld). 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 | 464 | 36.0% | 41.7% | 321 | 25.5% | 31.7% | +143 | +10.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 317 | 24.6% | 19.9% | 375 | 29.7% | 22.8% | -58 | -5.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 152 | 11.8% | 9.9% | 174 | 13.8% | 13.4% | -22 | -2.0pp |
| Not stated | 141 | 10.9% | 10.2% | 115 | 9.1% | 11.5% | +26 | +1.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 51 | 4.0% | 2.1% | 65 | 5.2% | 2.9% | -14 | -1.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 43 | 3.3% | 2.6% | 56 | 4.4% | 3.6% | -13 | -1.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 23 | 1.8% | 2.7% | 54 | 4.3% | 2.7% | -31 | -2.5pp |
| International Network of Churches (Christian Outreach Centres) | 16 | 1.2% | 0.1% | 6 | 0.5% | 0.0% | +10 | +0.7pp |
| Baptist | 14 | 1.1% | 0.9% | 9 | 0.7% | 1.1% | +5 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 1,289 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,261 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +28 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.