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 Bartle Frere, accounting for 48.8% (81 people). This share was higher than Cairns (R) (41.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 27 people and 1.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bartle Frere - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bartle Frere in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bartle Frere, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Not stated
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+27
+1.8pp
Western Catholic
+8
-3.5pp
Not stated
+16
+8.4pp
Data table
Religion for Bartle Frere. 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 | 81 | 48.8% | 41.7% | 54 | 47.0% | 31.7% | +27 | +1.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 39 | 23.5% | 19.9% | 31 | 27.0% | 22.8% | +8 | -3.5pp |
| Not stated | 21 | 12.7% | 10.2% | 5 | 4.3% | 11.5% | +16 | +8.4pp |
| Total | 166 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 115 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +51 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.