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 Bartle Frere, accounting for 48.8% (81 people). This share was higher than Cairns (R) (41.7%).
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
2021 count
81
% of total
48.8%
Change from 2016
-
81
48.8%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
39
% of total
23.5%
Change from 2016
-
39
23.5%
-
Not stated
2021 count
21
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-
21
12.7%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
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% | - | - | 31.7% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 39 | 23.5% | 19.9% | - | - | 22.8% | - | - |
| Not stated | 21 | 12.7% | 10.2% | - | - | 11.5% | - | - |
| Total | 166 | 100.0% | 100.0% | - | - | 100.0% | - | - |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.