Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Barron, accounting for 58.5% (38 people). This share was higher than Cairns (R) (41.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 25 people and 24.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Barron - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Barron in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Barron, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+25
+24.3pp
Western Catholic
+8
+1.4pp
Data table
Religion for Barron. 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 | 38 | 58.5% | 41.7% | 13 | 34.2% | 31.7% | +25 | +24.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 18 | 27.7% | 19.9% | 10 | 26.3% | 22.8% | +8 | +1.4pp |
| Total | 65 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 38 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +27 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.